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ACD Systems Launches ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 15, Propelling Artistry with AI-Powered Tools

Victoria, BC (April 9^th, 2025) – ACD Systems International Inc. is proud to announce the release of ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 15, the latest advancement in photo editing software. This new version introduces cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) features – such as AI Super-Resolution – and enhanced tools designed to streamline workflows for photographers and graphic designers.

Key New Features of ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 15:

• ACDSee AI Super-Resolution: Enhance image detail and clarity by enlarging photos using advanced AI upscaling technology.
• GPU-Powered AI Functionality: Experience faster, smoother AI performance by leveraging your computer’s GPU instead of the CPU.
• Non-Destructive AI Object Masking: Outline multiple objects, and let AI automatically generate accurate selections, saving time and simplifying complex edits.
• Non-Destructive Color & Luminance Range Masking: Target specific color or brightness ranges in your edits without permanently altering your image.
• Non-Destructive Mask Refinement: Fine-tune your masks with feathering & shift options—all without changing your original image.
• Improved AI Sky Replacement: Enjoy two new categories—Fireworks and Overcast—allowing for more realistic and dynamic sky replacements with AI-powered precision.
• AVIF File Support: Open and edit AVIF files, a modern image format offering high compression with excellent quality.

“With ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 15, we’ve introduced more AI-driven tools to make complex editing tasks more accessible and efficient,” said Frank Lin, COO and CTO at ACD Systems. “ACDSee software is all about making life easier.”

The new additions to ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 15 round out an already impressive toolset that includes:

• Multi-Document Interface (MDI) Layered Editing: Work on multiple layered files at once with a flexible tabbed workspace for streamlined editing.
• Non-Destructive RAW Editing: Edit RAW images with full creative control and zero quality loss using Gemstone’s powerful non-destructive engine, ACDSee RAW.
• AI Face Edit: Instantly adjust facial features—like nose contour, cheekbones, eyes, lips, forehead, and more—using intelligent AI tools for natural-looking portrait enhancements.
• Photomerge Functionality: Seamlessly combine multiple images using Panorama Stitching for wide-angle shots, High-Dynamic Range (HDR) for detailed photos, and Focus Stack for unparalleled depth of field.
• Advanced Color Correction: Fine-tune colors with tools like the Color Wheel, Tone Wheels, and Color EQ, allowing for precise adjustments to hue, saturation, brightness, and contrast.
• Comprehensive Repair & Restoration: Enhance images with features such as Smart Erase, Skin Tune, Blended Clone, Heal, Dehaze, Noise Reduction, and Sharpen.

ACDSee Gemstone Photo Editor 15 is available now for Windows users. To download a free trial, click here.

About ACD Systems International Inc.:
Founded in 1993, ACD Systems is one of the world’s leading independent digital image editing and management companies. With a commitment to delivering innovative and user-friendly software solutions, ACD Systems serves millions of consumers, small businesses, and corporate customers worldwide.