ACDSee is offering its Gemstone dedicated photo editor, which normally sells for around US$80, as a free of charge download until 22 May, 2024.

Designed for photo enthusiasts who want extensive editing capabilities without cataloguing and file management, it supports non-destructive editing and offers raw file processing for a surprisingly wide range of proprietary formats. Gemstone Photo Editor 12 provides the following features:

  • Limitless Layered Editing
  • Pixel Perfect ACDSee RAW Power
  • AI-Powered Selection Tools
  • Enhanced Productivity Features
  • Pre-made Templates for Social Media, Print, and Web

The free download can be accessed here. You can also find a ‘First Look’ review of the introductory beta version of Gemstone here.