--- title: Photoshop Plugin Boris FX Optics Adds AI Masking description: The new release gives photographers and digital artists precise automated masking, particle brushes, and custom multi-layer preset creation. image: https://blog.borisfx.com/hubfs/optics-2025.jpg --- [![Boris FX logo](https://blog.borisfx.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/BorisFX2023_Color.png)](https://borisfx.com/) - PRODUCTS - FILM & VIDEO - [BORIS FX SUITE](https://borisfx.com/products/bfxsuite/?collection=boris-fx-suite&product=boris-fx-suite) - [SAPPHIRE](https://borisfx.com/products/sapphire/) - [CONTINUUM](https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/) - [MOCHA PRO](https://borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro/) - [SILHOUETTE](https://borisfx.com/products/silhouette/) - [SYNTHEYES](https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/) - [PARTICLE ILLUSION PRO](https://borisfx.com/products/particle-illusion/) - PHOTOGRAPHY - [OPTICS](https://borisfx.com/products/optics/) - AUDIO - [CRUMPLEPOP](https://borisfx.com/products/crumplepop/) - [SEQUOIA](https://borisfx.com/products/sequoia/) - [SAMPLITUDE](https://borisfx.com/products/samplitude/) - [MUSIC STUDIO](https://borisfx.com/products/music-studio/) - LEARN - WATCH - [WHAT'S NEW](https://borisfx.com/videos/?tags=series%3AWhat%27s+New) - [AI FEATURES](https://borisfx.com/videos/?search=ai) - [TUTORIALS](https://borisfx.com/tutorials/) - [PREMIUM TRAINING](https://borisfx.com/store/v1/?collection=training-products&product=sapphire-essentials) - [YOUTUBE](https://www.youtube.com/user/BorisFXco) - [BORIS FX LIVE](https://borisfx.com/livestream/) - READ - [BLOG](https://blog.borisfx.com/all) - [ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS](https://blog.borisfx.com/tag/artist-profile) - [CUSTOMER CASE STUDIES](https://blog.borisfx.com/tag/case-study) - [WHAT'S NEW](https://blog.borisfx.com/tag/product-news) - [ART OF THE CUT](https://borisfx.com/blog/aotc/) - [PRESS RELEASES](https://blog.borisfx.com/press) - CONNECT - [COMMUNITY FORUMS](https://forum.borisfx.com/) - [DISCORD](https://discord.com/invite/taNEpdkc5d?utm_campaign=Weekly+News&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_xVap0UCWJHPoUV4juVJg14NMgOKYMKW58K5dD0jx5UVro9oVeBobfA3xM61tJLkcZ3SbtiiqmTn2u2LYzW3LQvtnjjw&_hsmi=373716043&utm_content=373716043&utm_source=hs_email) - [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/borisfx) - [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/boris_fx/?hl=en) - [TWITTER/X](https://x.com/borisfx) - [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/company/boris-fx/posts/?feedView=all) - SUPPORT - [INSTALLERS](https://borisfx.com/downloads/) - [ACTIVATION HELP](https://borisfx.com/support/license-instructions/) - [HELP CENTER](https://support.borisfx.com/hc/en-us) - [SUBMIT A TICKET](http://support.borisfx.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) - [DOCUMENTATION](https://borisfx.com/support/documentation/) - [FAQS](https://support.borisfx.com/hc/en-us) - ABOUT - [OUR STORY](https://borisfx.com/company/about-us/) - [CAREERS](https://borisfx.com/company/careers/) - [AFFILIATE PROGRAM](https://borisfx.com/company/affiliate/) - [CONTACT US](https://borisfx.com/support/open-a-case/) - [PRESS & MEDIA](https://borisfx.com/company/press-and-media/) - [PURCHASE](https://borisfx.com/store/) [LOGIN](https://borisfx.com/account/manage/) Optics # Photoshop Plugin Boris FX Optics Adds AI Masking ##### 3 minute read The new release gives photographers and digital artists precise automated masking, particle brushes, and custom multi-layer preset creation. [Jessie Electa Petrov](https://blog.borisfx.com/press/author/jessie-electa-petrov) Jan 30, 2025 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.borisfx.com/why-i-love-optics-michael-larzhay-photographer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.borisfx.com/why-i-love-optics-michael-larzhay-photographer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://blog.borisfx.com/why-i-love-optics-michael-larzhay-photographer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://blog.borisfx.com/why-i-love-optics-michael-larzhay-photographer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) --- Miami, Florida, U.S.A. — January 30, 2025 — [Optics](https://borisfx.com/products/optics/), the Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom plugin developed by the award-winning team at [Boris FX](https://borisfx.com/), introduces AI-driven masking for still images. The mighty timesaving tool allows photographers to mask elements of photos instantly. Artists can then use the AI masks to apply or isolate Optics’ glossy Hollywood-ready presets across ten categories, including color grades, lens flares, beauty, film stocks, and particles. ![DeanSamed(2) - resized](https://blog.borisfx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/optics/Optics%202025/DeanSamed(2)%20-%20resized.png?width=400&height=573&name=DeanSamed(2)%20-%20resized.png) Boris FX Optics 2025 ([download the image](http://cdn.borisfx.com/download_files/optics-2025-hero.jpg))  “As a photographer and digital alchemist, I understand how tedious mask creation can be,” says [Renée Robyn](https://www.reneerobyn.com/), Optics product manager. “Our single-click AI solution empowers creators at all levels. It’s never been easier to explore your artistic visions using stunning cinematic filters in Optics.” ![Optics 2025: AI Masking](https://blog.borisfx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/optics-2025-ai-masking.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=optics-2025-ai-masking.jpg)Boris FX Optics 2025: New AI-Powered Masking ([download the image](https://cdn.borisfx.com/download_files/optics-2025-ai-masking.png)) Optics 2025 also debuts two easy-to-use workflows, Particle Brushes and the Looks Tab, to give digital artists greater control and customization over their final images. Additionally, the release delivers an improved photo editing experience with an updated artist-friendly user interface. ![ReneeRobyn (1)](https://blog.borisfx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/optics/Optics%202025/ReneeRobyn%20(1).jpg?width=2000&height=1334&name=ReneeRobyn%20(1).jpg)Boris FX Optics 2025 ([download the image](https://cdn.borisfx.com/download_files/optics-2025-7.jpg)) ## What’s New in Optics 2025 **Mask ML, powered by AI**, drastically speeds up masking elements in photos with machine-learning accuracy. Quickly isolate or enhance specific areas of an image with a click and add or subtract adjacent areas with additional clicks.  **Particle Illusion adds Particle Brushes, which allow photographers to paint compelling effects like fire, water, and sparkles directly onto images**. Users can paint in Particle Creation or Animation modes. Three new preset categories — Brush-Animate Particles, Brush-Emit Particles, and Featured — offer creative inspiration with 250+ options. The **Looks Tab allows fast access to saved custom multi-layer filters and mask setups** within the Filters window. Users can export, share, and reload Looks, delivering effortless consistency across projects.  **Updated camera compatibility allows users to work with files from the newest devices**. The EXIF Library expands support for the latest digital cameras. The RAW Camera Library features broader compatibility for RAW file formats. **Ten interface improvements help streamline workflows**. Enhancements include **advanced workspace customization**, the option to **personalize filter group order**, **save and share favorites**, **full-screen mode** to view edits on a larger scale, **compare shortcuts** to view before and after edits, **extended tooltips**, and more.  ![Optics 2025: Neon signs](https://blog.borisfx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/optics/Optics%202025/optics-2025-5.png?width=1917&height=1078&name=optics-2025-5.png)Boris FX Optics 2025 ([download the image](https://cdn.borisfx.com/download_files/optics-2025-5.png)) ## Pricing Optics is available as a low-cost subscription ($9/month or $99/year), perpetual license ($149), or upgrade & support plan ($49/year) on Windows and macOS platforms. A single license gives photographers access to Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom plugins and the standalone application. Customers on active Optics subscriptions or upgrade & support plans receive the new 2025 release as a complimentary update. [Learn more about Optics](https://borisfx.com/products/optics/). ## Assets [Download the Optics 2025 toolkit](https://cdn.borisfx.com/download_files/boris-fx-optics-2025-assets-2025.zip) [Optics 2025 Promo (video)](https://youtu.be/kPdw_o3zWBY) ### ## **Media Contact** Jessie Electa Petrov Director of Marketing, Boris FX [jessiep@borisfx.com](mailto:jessiep@borisfx.com) 617-451-9900 [Optics](https://blog.borisfx.com/press/tag/optics) ## Similar posts Press Release ### [Optics 2022 Delivers New Blockbuster-Worthy Effects to Adobe Photoshop](https://blog.borisfx.com/press/optics-2022-delivers-new-blockbuster-worthy-effects-to-adobe-photoshop) New photoreal particle engine for unlimited image effects and photographic asset creation, only $99/year or $9/month. Available as a plugin. Boris FX Feb 16, 2022 Optics ### [Boris FX Optics Delivers New AI Masking and Image Restoration Tools to Photoshop Workflows](https://blog.borisfx.com/press/boris-fx-optics-delivers-new-ai-masking-and-image-restoration-tools-to-photoshop-workflows) Optics 2026 adds one-click face segmentation, easy depth map creation, a dockable Photoshop plugin panel, and new cinematic effects. Jessie Electa Petrov Dec 1, 2025 Press Release ### [Renée Robyn Joins Boris FX as Optics Product Manager](https://blog.borisfx.com/press/renee-robyn-joins-boris-fx-as-optics-product-manager) The cinematic photographer pushes forward the creative effects and photo editing plugin collection for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Boris FX Aug 20, 2024 ### Stay connected with Boris FX Be the first to know about new product releases, exclusive offers, artist profiles, tutorials, events, free products, and more! 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