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Product Number 20141006-001

AKVIS Charcoal

AKVIS Charcoal

Version 6.0

Update Date 2024/08/05 11:00:26 (Mon)

Developed by AKVIS

¥5,390
¥5,390
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License Types
Turn your photo into a charcoal drawing in just a few easy steps!
AKVIS Charcoal is an artistic tool that allows you to transform photos into charcoal and chalk drawings, as well as blending materials using striking differences between black and white.
By using colors and options you can create amazing artistic effects.

The trial period is 10 days.

32bit version:akvis-charcoal-setup_shareedge.exe
64bit version: akvis-charcoal-setup_shareedge-x64.exe

Mac version available here

Support OS Windows 10 32bit, Windows 10 64bit, and Windows 11 64bit

About License Home License is for personal use. It can only be used for non-commercial purposes. Choose between the plug-in or the standalone version. Home Deluxe is the plug-in + standalone version. Business License is for commercial organizations who use the software commercially. With the purchase of AKVIS products you get a lifetime license and one year of free updates. One license can be used on two computers.

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Purchase notes: You can upgrade to new versions of the product free of charge for one year.
If you wish to update after the one-year free update period has expired, you will need to purchase the update.
Please contact us regarding updates.

Product Information

AKVIS Charcoal is an artistic tool that allows you to transform photos into charcoal and chalk drawings, as well as blending materials using striking differences between black and white.
By using colors and options you can create amazing artistic effects.

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AKVIS Charcoal

AKVIS Charcoal is an artistic tool that allows you to transform photos into charcoal and chalk drawings, as well as blending materials using striking differences between black and white.
By using colors and options you can create amazing artistic effects.

AKVIS Charcoal

AKVIS Charcoal can be used both as a standalone program and as a plugin for photo editors.

The plug-in version is compatible with Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel Paint Shop Pro, etc. For details, please see the compatibility table.
The program's functionality differs depending on the license type. You can try out all options during the trial period, so you can choose the type that best suits your environment.

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[Effect Example] How to convert a photo into a charcoal drawing

Charcoal drawing is a technique that allows you to create a simple sketch using few lines.
AKVIS Charcoal allows you to easily create charcoal drawings from photos.

Original photo Final product

Step 1. In AKVIS Charcoal, choose from presets or adjust the effect settings. Changes are instantly reflected in the Preview window.

Step 2. Button to apply processing to the entire image Click . The timeline displays the in-between shots.

Once the processing is complete, you can also select the desired shape of your painting by clicking on it in the Timeline (this feature is only available for Home Deluxe and Business licenses).
The results will be displayed in the After tab.

Step 3. You can also further edit the conversion result: remove extra lines and add new ones using post-processing tools (this feature is only available with Home Deluxe and Business licenses).
Eraser tool You can easily remove unwanted lines by using

Step 4. Add canvas texture to your sketch.

Operation guide/Related documents/Catalogue

AKVIS Charcoal User Guide (HTML) v5.02020/08/17 09:48:54 (Mon)

FAQ

I entered the serial number but an error occurred and I can't activate it.

The serial number (activation key) you enter into your AKVIS product will be a 12-digit number consisting of random alphanumeric characters.
If you purchased your product from SourceNext or another company, you may have been issued multiple serial numbers, but in many cases, you may have entered the wrong number, resulting in an error.
Please make sure to enter the license number issued for your AKVIS product.

It is also possible that you have mistakenly entered something that is easily confused, such as an O or a zero.
Whenever possible, we recommend using copy and paste instead of entering information manually.

If you enter your name in Japanese, the characters will be garbled, so please enter it in Roman letters.

Can I install it on multiple PCs?

All AKVIS products, except AliveColors, can be installed on up to two PCs by the same person.
It can be installed on two computers, meaning that activation with the same key can only be performed twice.

AliveColors, both the Home and Business versions, can only be installed on one PC.

Program upgrades can be performed by simply overwriting the latest version without activation.

If for any reason you need to reinstall and activate more than once, please contact us with your purchase information.

Plug-in not installing in Photoshop

The Japanese version of AKVIS cannot automatically detect the Photoshop Plug-ins folder during installation.
In a 32-bit environment it is located in [Program Files], in a 64-bit environment it is located in [program files (x86)] and under it there are folders for each product.
There is a .8bf file in that folder, so please copy it manually and place it in the Photoshop [Plug-ins] folder.

***.8bf is the 32-bit version and ***_64.8bf is the 64-bit version.
Plugins with different versions will not be displayed, so be sure to copy the one that matches your environment.

What are plugins?

A plug-in is a program that adds new features to existing software or enhances its functionality.
AKVIS has developed a variety of plugins compatible with popular image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop.

For example, if you use AKVIS products as plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop, you can edit images with AKVIS products by downloading them from Adobe Photoshop.

You can edit the image area back in AKVIS products.

AKVIS plugins are compatible with Adobe products as well as with most popular image editing software. Check compatibility with the trial version.

If you purchase the plug-in version, it cannot be used as a standalone application.

How to upgrade your AKVIS product
To upgrade your AKVIS product, please follow the steps below:
1. Install the latest version by overwriting the old version
2. Reactivate
How to activate video plug-ins in DaVinci Resolve
1. Select [Fusion] at the bottom
2. Select [Effect] at the top
3. Select [OpenFX] from [Effect] displayed on the left
4. Find AKVIS in the list and select the product.
5. Click [About AKVIS *** Video] on the right
6. The activation screen will appear.
How to install DaVinci Resolve
The OpenFX plugin for DaVinci Resolve and other video editors that support OFX will be installed automatically by selecting "OpenFX Plugin" during installation.

How to activate

How to activatePlease see here.

Known issues