WHAT’S NEW IN GEMSTONE 12
A new photo editor is on the prowl
The powerful image creator you’ve been waiting for is finally here. ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 12 has all the artistry and layered prowess you need to satisfy your photo editing desires, no matter how complex the composition. For maximum productivity, the MDI (Multi-Document Interface) layered editor allows you to carve your images into full spectrum splendor. Let sultry tone curves and spinning color wheels feed your imagination as you whip through Gemstone’s non-destructive RAW image processor, ACDSee RAW, and layered graphic editor. With an intuitive design, and presets for everything from creating files to fine-tuning colors, the Gemstone Photo Editor will polish your design workflow.
LAYERED EDITING
Limitless layered editing
Build the magical image compositions you’ve been dreaming of using Gemstone’s GPU-accelerated layered editor.
Graphic Design Tools
Layer Effects, Masks, Adjustment Layers, Text Tools, Lasso & Shape Tools, Liquify, Frequency Separation, Pixel Targeting, Distortion & Perspective Correction, Layer Blend Modes & Opacity
Photography Tools
High-Dynamic Range (HDR), Focus Stacking, AI Background & Subject Selection, Advanced Lighting Correction, Watermarks
Color Tools
Color Wheel, Tone Wheels, Color EQ, White Balance, Color LUTs
Repair & Restoration Tools
Smart Erase, Skin Tune, Blended Clone, Heal, Dehaze, Noise Reduction, Sharpen
Efficiency Tools
Edit History, Snapshots, Navigator, Histogram
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial intelligence meets artistry
Let Gemstone’s AI-powered selection tools do the heavy lifting so you can focus on the delicate details.
- Select your subjects with a click
- Quickly remove unwanted backgrounds in photos
- Blur image backgrounds with ease
- Instantly turn the background of your photo Black and White
RAW PHOTO EDITING
Pixel perfect ACDSee RAW power
Flex your editing muscle using ACDSee RAW; a non-destructive RAW photo editor built right into Gemstone.
Camera RAW Support
RAW File Support for over 600 camera models. View supported cameras here.
Lighting Tools
Light EQ™, Exposure, Fill Light, Highlight Recovery
Color Tools
Color Wheel, Tone Wheels, Color EQ, White Balance, Color LUTs
Repair & Restoration Tools
Noise Reduction, Skin Tune, Blended Clone, Heal, Dehaze, Sharpen
Geometry Tools
Crop, Rotate, Straighten, Perspective Correction
Selection Tools
Color and Luminance Range Pixel Targeting, Smart Brushing
Creative Tools
Photo Effects, Color Overlay, Gradient Map, Soft Focus, Add Grain
Editing Workflow Tools
Develop Presets, Edit History, Snapshot Archives, Easy Undo/Redo
MULTI-DOCUMENT INTERFACE
Level up your productivity
You know what they say – two document tabs are better than one.
- Clean and uninhibited interface
- Open multiple files at the same time
- View or edit in a split view or child view
- Universal tool settings across document tabs
HOME SCREEN
There’s no place like Home Screen
Intuitive by design, the Gemstone Home Screen is set up to get you straight to work.
- Use pre-made templates for popular social media, print, and web specs – or create your own custom templates
- Easily open RAW image files for editing with ACDSee RAW
- Access previously opened files with a click
HOME SCREEN
There’s no place like Home Screen
Intuitive by design, the Gemstone Home Screen is set up to get you straight to work.
- Use pre-made templates for popular social media, print, and web specs – or create your own custom templates
- Easily open RAW image files for editing with ACDSee RAW
- Access previously opened files with a click
NO SUBSCRIPTION
Pay once, edit forever
When you purchase ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 12 it’s yours to keep forever, and includes any updates to version 12 at no additional cost. When the next version of the software is released you can choose to upgrade to the new version at special upgrade pricing, or continue using your current version.
THANK YOU BETA TESTERS
Our beta is all grown up
After months of testing by you, our incredibly creative ACDSee community, Gemstone Photo Editor 12 is better than ever. Thank you for your honest feedback. You continue to be an integral part of shaping not only Gemstone, but all ACDSee products and we are forever grateful for that. Cheers to you!
THANK YOU BETA TESTERS
Our beta is all grown up
After months of testing by you, our incredibly creative ACDSee community, Gemstone Photo Editor 12 is better than ever. Thank you for your honest feedback. You continue to be an integral part of shaping not only Gemstone, but all ACDSee products and we are forever grateful for that. Cheers to you!
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System Requirements
To activate your software, to validate your subscriptions, or to access online services, you will need a valid email address and an internet connection.
Intel® or AMD® processor with 64-bit support
Intel i5 or better processor recommended
4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended)
512 MB Video RAM (VRAM)
DirectX 10 compatible graphics adapter
1024 x 768 display resolution (1920 x 1080 recommended)
2 GB of available hard disk space
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (SP1), Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 (64-bit editions only) & Windows® 11
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 9+
Microsoft® DirectX® 10 or higher
Date: 2022/04/13
File Size: 671 MB
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Release Notes
Date: 2022/01/19
File Size: 554 MB
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Release Notes
Date: 2021/12/08
File Size: 554 MB
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Release Notes
Product Documentation
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ACDSee Connect
Migration from Photoshop & Lightroom
RAW File Support
Supported File Formats
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