AKVIS SmartMask
AKVIS SmartMask is an intelligent image selection and object-masking tool for macOS that simplifies the process of marking and isolating objects in photographs and digital images. It functions as both a standalone application and as a plugin for professional image editors like Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Corel Paint Shop Pro. The tool uses AI-assisted selection to handle three types of masking scenarios: sharp objects with clear edges, diffuse subjects like hair and fur, and complex shapes. Users mark objects with colour-coded brush strokes (blue for interior, red for boundary) and the software automatically generates a precise selection, making it significantly faster and more accurate than manual lasso tools for intricate cutouts.
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1 suggestionWe could not find confirmation that AKVIS SmartMask has been updated with a native Apple Silicon build. The search results indicate the software is actively distributed on macOS (the vendor offers it for Windows, macOS and Linux), but there is no clear statement about native Apple Silicon support or architecture details. Given that you are still over two years away from the September 2028 macOS 28 deadline when Rosetta 2 will be removed, contact AKVIS directly at their support page to ask whether a native Apple Silicon version is planned, or check their download page to confirm the current macOS build's architecture. If the vendor has not yet committed to a native build, ask for an estimated timeline — this will help you decide whether to continue using SmartMask under Rosetta or to explore alternative selection tools like the native selection features built into recent versions of Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, or Pixelmator Pro, all of which run natively on M-series Macs and include AI-assisted object selection.
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