Patchy 1.29

PC Software

Patchy 1.29 + Portable

Patchy is a free, open-source graphics editor designed for professional image processing, photo retouching, digital painting, and working with multilayered documents. Designed for Adobe Photoshop users, the program offers familiar tools, interface, and keyboard shortcuts, with a particular focus on PSD compatibility.

One of Patchy’s key features is the ability to open and edit Photoshop PSD and PSB files while preserving the document structure. The editor supports layers, groups, masks, blending modes, text, vector shapes, layer styles, adjustment layers, and Smart Objects. This allows you to make changes to complex projects without necessarily merging layers and losing the ability to further edit.

In addition to Photoshop formats, Patchy supports importing multi-layer projects from Affinity, Krita, GIMP, and Paint.NET, as well as working with OpenRaster, multi-layer TIFF, and Aseprite files. PDF import and export tools are included, along with support for SVG and various modern graphic formats.

The editor supports non-destructive editing with smart filters, masks, and adjustment layers. You can apply multiple effects to a single object, adjust their parameters, and revert to the original image without having to undo the entire sequence of actions. Of particular note is support for classic Adobe Photoshop filters in 8BF format (32- and 64-bit for Windows), as well as the built-in G’MIC library, which includes approximately 400 filters with a preview.

Patchy’s main features:

  • Opening and editing multilayer PSD and PSB files.
  • Support for layers, masks, groups, blending modes and styles.
  • Import Affinity, Krita, GIMP, Paint.NET and Aseprite projects.
  • Working with vector objects, paths and SVG.
  • Edit text with advanced formatting settings.
  • Smart objects, smart filters and non-destructive processing.
  • Photo retouching, cloning and object removal.
  • Supports RAW, HDR, AVIF, HEIC, JPEG XL and other formats.
  • Built-in G’MIC filter library.
  • Support for Photoshop 8BF plugins on Windows.
  • Creation of pixel graphics, textures and animation.
  • Working with artboards and PDF.
  • Batch processing and automation with JavaScript.
  • Dark and light design themes.
  • No advertising, telemetry or mandatory registration.

 

Changes in this version:
– The gradient editor has been improved. Color stops, transparency, and intermediate markers can now be moved directly on the canvas. The ability to create and delete gradient stops has been added.
– Retouching tools have been accelerated. Smudge, Dodge, Burn, and Sponge are now more responsive when working with large images and using large brushes.
– The blur and sharpen brushes have been improved. The effect accumulates with repeated brush strokes. The Sharpen tool now only changes brightness, preventing color artifacts.
– Dodge and Burn functionality has been refined. Shadow, midtone, and highlight ranges have been brought into line with Adobe Photoshop behavior.
– Added quick tool switching. Holding Alt temporarily changes Dodge to Burn and Blur to Sharpen.
– Animation viewing capabilities have been expanded. Reverse frame playback is now available.
– Improved filter dialogs. Unified scaling and preview controls in Export for Web, Image Trace, and Convert to Indexed Color.
– Layer movement has been improved. Holding down the arrow keys continuously moves the layer, and the entire operation can be undone in one action.
– Improved handling of multi-page TIFF files. Added the ability to disable the re-appearance of the selection dialog.
– Managing linked layers has been simplified. Linking and unlinking commands have been combined into a single toggle.
– Minor interface bugs have been fixed. An issue with unintentional numerical value changes when entering data in multiple dialog boxes has been eliminated.

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