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?
Streamlined workflow: Frequently used astronomy tools all in one place
Presets + Fine-Tuning: Start with Low/Medium/High presets and fine-tune as needed
Live preview on selection: Perfect for large files and easy comparison
Mask workflows: Edit selectively (e.g., sky/regions) without having to rebuild each time
Consistent look: Reproducible results and clear, structured output
In this video, I'll walk you through the installation and the user interface
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More InformationAll 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
59,99 €
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Compatibility & Additional Information
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Adobe Photoshop (UXP plugin) - The latest version of Photoshop is recommended (backward compatible with Adobe Photoshop 2023)
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Non-destructive workflow
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Results may vary depending on the source material, processing, and tool settings
- You can activate the software twice per license, so you can use it both on your home computer and on your laptop when you're on the go!
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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Streamlined workflow: Frequently used astronomy tools all in one place
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Presets + Fine-Tuning: Start with Low/Medium/High presets and fine-tune as needed
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Live preview on selection: Perfect for large files and easy comparison
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Mask workflows: Edit selectively (e.g., sky/regions) without having to rebuild each time
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Consistent look: Reproducible results and clear, structured output
Who is Astro Tools designed for?
For anyone who wants to get the most out of Photoshop —from your first deep-sky edits to advanced workflows. Especially helpful if you want to save time while still maintaining a clean layer structure and achieving predictable results.
Included tools
Version 1.0.0 includes 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 – Reducing Stars (2 Methods) for Smoother Star Fields
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Starless Workflow – Create a starless plane, optionally with a star layer
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Milky Way Details – more texture/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-retaining stretch fabric 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 receive regular updates to fix bugs or issues and add new features.
Updates & Plans for the Future
This plugin will continue to be improved over time, checked for bugs, and updated with new features. Every time you launch Photoshop, the plugin checks to see if there’s a new version available for download, so you’re always up to date.
IMPORTANT: Major updates, such as an upgrade to version 2.0.0, may require a small additional fee in the future. Users will be notified of further details as needed!
Compatibility & Additional Information
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Adobe Photoshop (UXP plugin) - The latest version of Photoshop is recommended (backward compatible with Adobe Photoshop 2023)
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Non-destructive workflow
- The plugin language is German and English (default)
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Results may vary depending on the source material, processing, and tool settings
- You can activate the software twice per license, so you can use it both on your home computer and on your laptop when you're on the go!
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