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Why I 🖤 Optics: Glenn Mathisen, Visual Artist
Norwegian photographer specializing in manipulations discusses which Optics effects he turns to most inside Adobe Photoshop.
2 minute read
Create instant face masks and effortless depth maps. Plus, work smarter directly inside Photoshop, and new Sapphire effects to make your photos pop.
Optics 2026 is now available as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom and a standalone application. One license gives you access to both — and you can get it for 25% off during our Black Friday Sale! Buy Now
Already a customer? Optics 2026 is a free update if you're on an active monthly/annual subscription or upgrade & support plan! It's also included with Boris FX Suite subscriptions. Download the updated installer via the Boris FX Hub.
What's New
- Face ML (AI): Stop hand-drawing masks with one-click facial segmentation, including eyes, lips, and skin.
- Depth Map ML (AI): Instantly analyze photos and generate a depth-based matte that separates foreground and background elements.
- DeNoise ML (AI): Easily remove unwanted noise from images while maintaining vital details.
- UpRes ML (AI): Scale up photos with precision, preserving structure and fine detail.
- Photoshop Plugin Panel: Browse and apply filters directly within your Photoshop workspace with a new dockable Optics Essentials panel.
- More Sapphire Effects: Now updated to include stylized PixelSort, authentic analog VHSDamage, and fresh cinematic presets.
- Particle Illusion Updates: Adds 50 new presets, including natural, organic looks & high-energy sci-fi effects.
- Improved Interface: Organize filters more intuitively with easy access to curated groups and favorites using the redesigned Collections/Filters window.
One-Click Face Masks
Spend more time finessing your portraits and composites & no time manually creating face masks! Find out how Face ML's AI-driven workflow makes targeted retouching and selective color adjustments simple.
Easy Depth-Based Effects
Discover why Depth Map ML makes depth masks a breeze. Use the handy new AI-driven tool to accurately and realistically add atmosphere, relight your shot, or adjust colors when you're working on portraits, landscapes, and composites.
Want to master Optics? Check out the rest of our free, beginner-friendly Optics Essentials training series!
