Review of Image Skill’s Translucator Plugin

No problems were encountered during the download and installation of Translucator. The setup process is a typical Windows installation with an automated wizard to walk you through all the necessary steps. During this process, you will have to select a directory in which to install the plugin. If your photo editor is listed on this screen, the easiest thing to do is select that program and the wizard will place all of the files in a location that editor will recognize.

You can also choose to install Translucator in a more general directory. However, if you do select this route, you will need to add the plugin’s directory to your photo editor’s path. The process for doing this varies from program to program – for more information, refer to these articles on installing third-party plugins in Paint Shop Pro and adding new plugins to Photoshop Elements 7.

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All of the tools are clearly marked and give a high degree of flexibility without introducing too much complexity into the process. If you aren’t sure about the function of some of the tools or if you want some guidance on how to improve your selection process, you can click on the Help button to access the included user manual that contains a very nice tutorial on the application.

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Translucator makes light work of extractions that would normally take quite a while if only using the basic tools in a photo editing application, especially when dealing with more complex images that have non-uniform backgrounds. If this is an editing task that you perform on even a semi-regular basis, the plugin is worth checking out.

The retail price of Translucator is $29.95 – this amount also includes free future upgrades for registered customers. Even though the plugin only performs one very specific function, it’s quite worth the price considering how well it manages this task.

While extracting translucent objects from a digital photo may not be something that most people do that often, Translucator is still a tool that you should consider adding to your photo editing arsenal. The price is very much in line with the application’s capabilities even if you rarely need to use it. If you want to try it yourself before making the purchase, there is a free demo version available from Image Skill.