Astro Tools | Photoshop plugin for astrophotography
With Astro Tools, you can bring the most important steps in editing your astrophotography into a clean, fast Photoshop panel. Instead of learning complex processes, searching for special actions, or clicking through layer setups, you can control your look directly using buttons, sliders, and presets —including a live preview on a selected area so you can quickly test effects without having to calculate the entire image each time.
Why Astro Tools?
Fast workflow: Frequently used astro tools in one central location
Presets + Fine Tuning: Start with Low/Medium/High presets and adjust precisely
Live preview on selection: Perfect for large files and clean comparisons
Mask workflows: Selectively edit (e.g., sky/regions) without rebuilding each time
Consistent look: Repeatable results and clear, structured output
All tools at a glance
Astro Tools is structured as a clearly arranged Photoshop panel and divided into individual tool panels. Each panel follows the same clear structure: you will find compact sliders for the most important parameters, precise fine adjustment via +/– steps, optional presets for quick starting points and, depending on the tool, a live preview or preview workflow for testing the settings. Run/Apply buttons allow you to reproduce steps, and reset functions reset only values as needed without destroying the entire workflow. This allows you to quickly set up each process, apply it in a controlled manner, and consistently transfer it to your astro editing.
Astro Tools | Photoshop plugin for astrophotography
Original price was: $59.9949,99 €The current price is: $49.99.
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Compatibility & further information
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Adobe Photoshop (UXP Plugin) - Latest version of Photoshop is recommended
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Non-destructive workflow
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Results vary depending on the source material, processing, and tool settings.
- Two activations per license are possible, so you can work on your workstation at home or on the go with your laptop!
Astro Tools – the Photoshop plugin for astrophotography
With Astro Tools—the Photoshop plugin for astrophotography —you can bring the most important steps in editing your astrophotos into a clean, fast Photoshop panel. Instead of searching for actions or clicking through layer setups, you control your look directly via buttons, sliders, and presets —including live preview on a selection so you can quickly test effects without having to calculate the entire image each time.
Why Astro Tools?
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Fast workflow: Frequently used astro tools in one central location
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Presets + Fine Tuning: Start with Low/Medium/High presets and adjust precisely
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Live preview on selection: Perfect for large files and clean comparisons
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Mask workflows: Selectively edit (e.g., sky/regions) without rebuilding each time
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Consistent look: Repeatable results and clear, structured output
Who is Astro Tools designed for?
For anyone who wants to get the most out of Photoshop —from first deep sky edits to advanced workflows. Especially helpful if you want to save time but still need a clean layer structure and controllable results.
Included tools
Version 1.0.0 comes with the following astro tools:
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Star mask – quickly select stars and use them as a mask
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Star Glow – controlled glow for bright stars
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Star Reduction – Reduce stars (2 methods) for calmer star fields
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Starless Workflow – Create a starless layer, optionally with a star layer
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Milky Way Details – more structure/details across multiple detail levels
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Contrast + Color Boost – quick contrast boost plus optional color boost
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Arcsinh Stretch – color-preserving stretch with contrast/boost control
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Orton Effect – soft glow/finish for a "magical" look
- Simple adjustments – exposure, contrast, saturation, shadows, highlights...
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Noise reduction – Selective noise reduction with masks
- Settings – Language, Slider Memory, Debug Logs & Reset Options
Existing tools are provided with ongoing updates to eliminate bugs or problems and to add new features.
Updates & Plan for the Future
This plugin will be continuously improved, checked for errors, and updated with new features. Every time you start Photoshop, it will check for a new version to download so that you always have the latest version.
IMPORTANT: Major updates, such as a switch to version 2.0.0, may require a small additional fee in the future. More information will be provided to users as needed!
Compatibility & further information
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Adobe Photoshop (UXP Plugin) - Latest version of Photoshop is recommended
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Non-destructive workflow
- The plugin language is German and English (default)
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Results vary depending on the source material, processing, and tool settings.
- Two activations per license are possible, so you can work on your workstation at home or on the go with your laptop!
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