Enter . The latest iteration of this controversial yet wildly popular AI-powered retouching software promises to bridge the gap between one-click automation and pixel-perfect professional control. But does version 4.0 deliver a genuine evolution, or is it just another filter in a fancy box?
The 4.0 version includes an "Auto-Pilot" mode. Unlike version 3, which often over-corrected, Auto-Pilot 4.0 asks: "What is the use case?" (Wedding, Senior Portrait, Beauty, or Editorial). Choose "Wedding," and it softens; choose "Beauty," and it perfects. DM Portrait Pro 4.0
Open the software (it works as a plugin for Lightroom and Capture One, or as a standalone app). Drag your portrait in. Within 2 seconds, blue anchor points appear on the irises, nostrils, and lip line. Open the software (it works as a plugin
Expand the "Facial Sculpt" tab. Here you can adjust jawline definition, forehead width, and eye separation. The difference in 4.0 is the Real-Time Preview —there is no rendering lag. Slide the "Eye Brightness" to +15, and you see the catchlight intensify instantly. Slide the "Eye Brightness" to +15