The new HEIF format will enable truly great things in the future,” added Kupcik. We’ve been waiting a long time for this successor to the antiquated JPG, not only because, as noted above, this format saves space while retaining quality, but also thanks to other modern abilities such as saving multiple pictures via the difference method, combining photos and video, utilizing depth maps, and making editing less demanding. “With Zoner being first to support HEIF this makes us one of the few options for users to work with their photos from the latest iPhones on Windows.

This support is currently experimental and thus must be turned on in the program under Options > Advanced. Zoner Photo Studio X is the first software in the world to offer a solution for reading and writing this format on Windows. One long-awaited new feature, especially among technology fans, is support for the HEIF format.

Structure Cloning is available as a mode for the Retouching Brush. It is useful for detail work such as removing a lone hair that has fallen in front of a face. Structure Cloning is the opposite, repairing problems in skin structure without changing its color.

It is used for evening out color tones and softening gradients while retaining structure. The smoothing brush is an ideal starting point for portrait retouching. But unlike the competition, they’re non-destructive, and above all they turn an otherwise tough and complicated job into one that’s so simple it’s almost unfair,” explained product manager Jan Kupcik. “Both of these features use the pro-class frequency separation technique that you may know from Photoshop. The two latest features are simply beyond compare: Smoothing Brush and Structure Cloning. The options for local edits in the Develop module have been upgraded significantly in the last year. The Polarization feature helps users get more detailed clouds, and the increased freedom for photo books lets users unlock their imagination. The new Smoothing Brush and Structure Cloning features in its Develop module make it easy to retouch portraits quickly while retaining that natural look. With this winter update, Zoner Photo Studio X has become the first Windows photo editor to support the opening and saving of HEIF files. (November 29 th, 2017, Tampa) – The popular photo editor and manager Zoner Photo Studio X has added several unique new features just in time for the holidays.

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