Download Focus Magic

Focus Magic is available for both Windows and Mac.  You can use all the features available in Focus Magic on up to ten images before needing to register.

How to Install on Windows

  1. After clicking the "Free Download" button above, save the installer when prompted.
  2. Open your browser's downloads list and click "FocusMagic624.exe".
  3. Click "Run" if Windows asks for confirmation.
  4. Click "Next", and follow the instructions displayed.
  5. If Windows mentions Microsoft-verified apps, see this installation advice.

How to Install on Mac

To install the Focus Magic plugin for Mac:

  1. Close Photoshop (if it is open).
  2. Save the "FocusMagic500d.plugin.zip" file, if you haven't yet done so.
  3. Double-click the "FocusMagic500d.plugin.zip" file to extract the "FocusMagic64.plugin" file if it wasn't automatically extracted.
  4. Move the "FocusMagic64.plugin" file to the appropriate plugins folder - deleting the original file if there is one (see paths for each application).

Important Notes

  • For step 3 if you end up with a file/folder named "FocusMagic64.plugin 2" (or 3, 4, etc.), then delete those files/folders AND delete the "FocusMagic64.plugin" file, and then go back to Step 3.
  • Do not double-click the .plugin file to launch it.  If you are using Photoshop, you'll find "Focus Magic" on the "Filters" menu.

Books Featuring Focus Magic

Top Digital Photography Tips book cover

Top Digital Photography Tips

by Michael Freeman

For the very first time, renowned international photographer and bestselling author Michael Freeman reveals all the insider secrets that professionals keep for themselves alone.  Everyone from enthusiastic amateurs to seasoned experts will learn plenty of the tried-and-true, field-tested techniques Freeman has discovered through years of experience.

Digital Restoration From Start to Finish book cover

Digital Restoration From Start to Finish

by Ctein

Digital Restoration: Start to Finish guides you step-by-step through the entire process of restoring old photographs and repairing new ones using Adobe Photoshop, plug-ins, and Picture Window.  Nothing is left out, from choosing the right hardware and software and getting the photographs into the computer, to getting the finished photo out of the computer and preserving it for posterity.

System Requirements

To find out if Focus Magic will work on your computer, please see the System Requirements page.

Free Upgrades for Registered Users

If you're already using Focus Magic, then you'll be happy to know that upgrades are free.  To upgrade to the latest version, click the appropriate "Download" button above for your system.

Old Computers

For Windows, version 6.2 is more powerful than version 5, but version 6.2 does not run on older 32-bit computers.  You can download the previous Version 5 if necessary.

What's New

To see what's new in Version 6 for Windows, click here.  To see what's new in Version 5 for Windows and Mac, click here.

"I've been a professional wildlife photographer for over 30 years.  At first, I thought the 'out of focus' feature was the prize.  Now, I realize the 'motion blur' is the real pearl.  Amazing!  Has salvaged so many images for me.  Again, remarkably useful software!"