As of late 2025, Retouching Academy has moved beyond the legacy version 3.3 (which used the older CEP technology) to the Beauty Retouch v5 UXP Panel Beauty Retouch v3.3 Panel Update
: Load the custom tool presets and specialized brushes included in the folder so that the panel scripts can map directly to zero-hardness brushes automatically. Important Technical Considerations for Legacy Panels
You do not need a panel to do Frequency Separation or Dodge & Burn. You can record your own custom Photoshop Actions. Once recorded, you can execute them with a single button press just like a panel does. RA-Beauty-Retouch-Panel-3.3-Win.rar
Double-click PlayerDebugMode and change its value data to 1 . Restart Photoshop. Missing Panel Under Windows > Extensions
Specialized scripts to add realistic skin sheen or pull back skin textures that have been flattened by lighting. As of late 2025, Retouching Academy has moved
Preserves fine details like skin pores, hairs, and texture.
Press Win + R , type regedit , and hit Enter to open the . Once recorded, you can execute them with a
Open the extension manager, drag and drop the .zxp file into it, and follow the prompts. Restart Photoshop: Close and reopen Photoshop.
Correcting blotchy skin or matching makeup tones is simplified with built-in color grading functions. The panel provides automated neutralizer layers to combat redness, oversaturation, or unwanted color casts in specific zones like the hands, ears, or neck. 4. Smart Tech and Finishing Touches