In November, the Retouch4me ecosystem received several major updates. We enhanced Arams, expanded features for 3DLUT Mobile, released new versions of Skin Tone and Mattifier, gained international media coverage, and partnered with multiple photography contests. Here’s a detailed overview.
Arams 1.6.0: Smart Photo Analysis, Best-Shot Selection, and Redesigned Workflow
Arams is a free photo editor for batch culling, retouching, and color grading using Retouch4me tools. Version 1.6.0 brings more significant updates yet.
What’s New
AI Photo Analysis in Cloud Retouching
Arams now automatically evaluates photo quality, rates images, detects imperfections, filters out rejects, and helps quickly identify the strongest shots. This feature is now included in all cloud retouching packages at no extra cost.
Smart Best-Shot Selection
Simply specify how many final images you need, and Arams will analyze your project to recommend the best candidates. This saves hours of manual culling for large sessions.
Redesigned Image Preparation Workflow
The “Start Rendering” button is gone. You can select photos in advance, and Arams silently generates editable layers in the background, allowing real-time preview and instant before/after comparison.
Color Grading in Preview Grid
All color adjustments are visible directly in the preview grid, eliminating the need to open each image full-screen.
3DLUT Mobile 2: New Cropping and Streamlined Workflow
3DLUT Mobile 2 combines retouching, color grading, and LUT application in one app. Version 2 introduces expanded functionality for photo and video editing.
Key Improvements
Photo & Video Cropping
Freeform or proportional cropping for any format, with quality preserved after trimming.
Unified Workflow
Import → Crop → Retouch → Apply LUTs/Color Grading → Export — all in a single interface.
Optimized Video Handling
Maintains original frame rates and enables fast export, even for long clips.
Refreshed UI
Simpler, faster, and more efficient workflow for mobile content creators.
Plugin Updates: Skin Tone 1.206 & Mattifier 1.206
New versions of Skin Tone and Mattifier improve stability and overall performance. Updating is strongly recommended for all users.
International Media Coverage: Retouch4me Dust OFX
Our new video retouching plugin Dust Video, designed to remove fine particles and dust from subjects and surfaces, has received significant attention in media and blogs, including:
• DIY Photography
• PetaPixel
• ProVideo Coalition
• RedShark
• Creative Cow
• iTechnically
Retouch4me was also recognized in:
• Top Retouching Solutions of 2026 by TopPhotoAwards
• Top 15 Photoshop Plugins for Accelerating Retouching by Bulk Mockup
Partnerships with International Photography Contests
Retouch4me became an official partner of several contests, offering winners our tools as prizes:
• Boudoir Photography Awards 2025 — submissions until December 15
• Night Photography Contest (The Artist Gallery Awards) — submissions until December 12
• Open Theme Contest (The Artist Gallery Awards) — submissions until January 16
• TopPhotoAwards Wedding Photography Contest 2025 — submissions until December 19
Retouch4me Affiliate Program
Our affiliate program allows users to share Retouch4me tools and earn rewards. Participants receive personal promo codes or links and can explore additional partnership opportunities.