AKVIS Retoucher AI

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What it is

AKVIS Retoucher AI is desktop software for restoring old photos, removing defects, and improving image quality with traditional tools and AI. Its AI Object Removal mode uses a neural network to remove unwanted objects and rebuild the background. All-Purpose Retouching and Small Defects Removal provide other workflows. The software can repair scratches, dust, and stains, reconstruct missing areas from nearby image content, and extend photo borders when a layout needs more room for cropping. It is available as a standalone program or as a plugin for photo editors, including AliveColors, Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Corel PaintShop Pro, among others. Supported file formats are RAW, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WEBP, and TIFF. The full software can be evaluated free for 10 days without registration, but there is no free plan. Each license allows use on two computers and does not expire. Home and Home Deluxe licenses are for personal non-commercial use; Business allows commercial use. The pricing note lists a starting price of $87.

Spec sheet

Purpose: Retoucher AI restores old photos, removes defects, and enhances image quality using traditional editing tools and AI.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Intended users: The maker describes uses ranging from family photo restoration and everyday editing to professional retouching and prepress work.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Platforms: The maker lists 64-bit versions for Windows 10–11, macOS 10.15 through macOS 27, and Linux.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Free plan: NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · akvis.com
Trial: The full software can be evaluated free for 10 days without registration.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Integrations: The plugin is compatible with AliveColors, Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Corel PaintShop Pro, among other editors.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Support: Technical support is free for customers and operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. GMT+5.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaRead 4 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Founded: 2004Read 4 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
AI object removal: AI Object Removal removes unwanted objects and reconstructs the background using a neural network.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Canvas expansion: The software can extend photo borders, including for layouts that need more room for cropping.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Commercial use: Home and Home Deluxe licenses are for personal non-commercial use; the Business license allows commercial use.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
License limits: Each license allows registration and use on two computers, and the license does not expire.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Photo restoration: It can remove scratches, dust, stains, and other defects and reconstruct missing photo areas from surrounding content.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Platform: desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · akvis.com
Retouching modes: The software has AI Object Removal, All-Purpose Retouching, and Small Defects Removal modes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Security and compliance: The opened product and company pages do not state security certifications or compliance standards.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com
Standalone and plugin: Retoucher AI is available as a standalone program and as a plugin to a photo editor.Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com

Plans and prices

Home Plugin $87, paid once Lifetime license Plugin version · personal use only · 2 computers Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com

Home Standalone $87, paid once Lifetime license Standalone version · personal use only · 2 computers Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com

Home Deluxe $98, paid once Lifetime license Plugin + standalone · full functionality · personal use only · 2 computers Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com

Business $199, paid once Lifetime license Plugin + standalone · full functionality · commercial use allowed · 2 computers Read 12 Oct 2026 · akvis.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

AI mode removes objects and reconstructs backgrounds.
Repairs scratches, dust, and stains.
Available as standalone software or a plugin.
Supports RAW, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WEBP, and TIFF.
10-day trial requires no registration.

Limits

There is no free plan.
Each license covers two computers.
Home and Home Deluxe are personal-use only.
Listed plan prices use different billing terms.

Who it suits

It suits people restoring family photos or retouching images, from everyday editing to professional and prepress work. Buyers can choose a standalone program or a plugin, with commercial use allowed under the Business license.

Verdict

Retoucher AI brings photo repair, object removal, and border expansion into a standalone app or editor plugin. Check the license terms carefully: Home options are non-commercial, while Business permits commercial use.