Does not support layers as smart objects. No GPU acceleration.
In the fast-paced world of professional photography and digital design, post-processing often determines whether an image is merely good or truly unforgettable. However, the manual task of adjusting exposure, white balance, skin tones, and a host of other variables can be exceptionally time-consuming. Athentech Perfectly Clear 1.7.1 for Photoshop was developed to address this exact challenge. Launched in late 2013, this plugin introduced a revolutionary "one-click" approach to automatic image correction, delivering professional-grade results that saved photographers and retouchers countless hours of work.
Includes automatic beautification tools, allowing for fast portrait enhancements by removing imperfections and softening skin textures 2.2.3.
: While manual correction in Photoshop might take 5–7 minutes per photo, Perfectly Clear can achieve professional results in roughly two seconds. Workflow and Interface Athentech Perfectly Clear 1.7.1 For Photoshop -32
Most modern plugins require 64-bit architectures. However, many production environments—especially those using older Windows XP/Vista/7 machines, vintage PC hardware, or specific industrial imaging setups—still run 32-bit versions of Photoshop. represents the last great iteration of the plugin that fully supports these 32-bit environments without requiring a cloud subscription or a hardware upgrade.
To run Perfectly Clear 1.7.1 (32-bit), you must use an older, matching 32-bit version of Adobe Photoshop (such as Photoshop CS5 or CS6 running on a 32-bit operating system or via the 32-bit execution mode of older 64-bit Windows installations). Step-by-Step Workflow Integration
The "1.7.1" version is particularly notable for its compatibility with , providing a fast, one-click solution for photographers who haven't upgraded to 64-bit systems 2.2.5. Key Features of Perfectly Clear 1.7.1 Does not support layers as smart objects
It applies up to 12 robust corrections automatically in seconds.
The greatest strength of Perfectly Clear 1.7.1 is its integration with Photoshop Actions. Photographers can record a custom action utilizing the plug-in and apply it to an entire folder of hundreds of images via Photoshop’s function. This feature eliminates manual labor, allowing high-volume event, wedding, and school photographers to deliver polished proofs to clients in a fraction of the usual time.
Because this is legacy software, it is no longer sold on the main Athentech website. You can sometimes find it on archive.org or through bundled software CDs that came with digital cameras in the early 2010s. If you find an installer, keep it safe; it is a piece of digital photography history. However, the manual task of adjusting exposure, white
Version 1.7.1 offered a suite of automatic corrections accessible via a standalone dialog box within Photoshop.
Click "Apply" to return the enhanced image to Photoshop. Conclusion