Skylum has officially released Aperty 1.3.0, a major update to its portrait editing software first introduced in September 2024 . The latest version brings powerful new tools, smarter automation, and an improved user interface—all aimed at making portrait retouching faster and more intuitive. With Aperty 1.3.0, Skylum introduces new and pretty cool enhancements that make your editing process faster and more automated. Still, the company promises that your portraits will preserve the natural look.
New Features in Aperty 1.3.0
There are quite a few new features in Aperty 1.3.0. They don’t only include the three new AI-powered retouching tools, but also plenty of functionality improvements. Here’s what you can expect:
New Retouching Tools
- Wrinkle Removal – Smooths fine lines while maintaining skin texture.
- Lips Smoothing – Enhances lips for a natural, polished appearance.
- Lips Blemish Removal – Removes small imperfections with precision.
Enhanced User Experience
- Streamlined image import – Faster, more intuitive importing process.
- Automatic project naming – Default project names are now assigned.
- Crop Tool Enhancements – Includes new hotkeys (Esc to cancel, Enter to confirm) and proportional scaling (⌥ on Mac / Alt on Windows).
- Curves tool update – Numeric values now displayed for precise adjustments.
- Updated filmstrip design – Refreshed UI for better navigation.
- EXIF panel access – Clicking EXIF info now opens a detailed metadata panel.
- Improved hotkey visibility – Tooltips now show hotkeys on hover.
- Transparent feedback – New toast messages provide clear user guidance.
Global Accessibility
- Aperty is now available in Chinese and Korean, expanding access for international users.
Smarter Technology Behind the Scenes
Aperty 1.3.0 uses various advanced technologies to deliver natural-looking edits with minimal manual intervention on your side. Face Meshbuilds a 3D map of the face to enable accurate retouching. Then, there’s segmentation. It divides the face into three zones for targeted enhancements. Finally, computer vision analyzes facial features and applies context-aware adjustments automatically.
Pricing and Availability of Aperty 1.3.0
Aperty 1.3.0 is now available at a 50% discount through the end of March. Pricing options include:
- Annual subscription – $99.50 / €89.50 (includes 7-day trial and 14-day money-back guarantee)
- Perpetual license – $199.50 / €174.50 (one-time purchase)
Auto-renewal is offered at $99/€89 per year, while manual renewal is $119/€109 annually. Skylum recommends enabling automatic updates to ensure users get the latest features and improvements. To get Aperty 13.0 or learn more details, visit Skylum’s website.
