AKVIS Noise Buster is image editing software designed for suppressing digital noise commonly observed as color pixels or grains that interrupt the smoothness of an image. It reduces both color and luminance noise on digital and scanned images for improved image quality.

Possible factors that produce digital noise include long exposure shooting, heating of the camera sensor, high ISO settings, and small pixel size. Digital compact cameras generate noisier images than digital SLRs. AKVIS Noise Buster reduces luminance and color noise on digital images without affecting other aspects of the photo, resulting in crisp and accomplished photos.
The software has an automatic filtering option based on the analysis of overall image noise. But those who prefer more control can tweak the parameters and observe the changes in real time using the preview window. The program's window displays before and after images to make real-time comparisons and optimal parameter adjustment. Separate setting areas for luminance and chroma noise enable users to handle each type of noise efficiently. Additionally, advanced parameters can be adjusted for further improvement.
The histogram shows noise levels and the noise components of the loaded image, allowing for more precise adjustments. AKVIS Noise Buster is available in two editions: as an independent application, and as a plugin to a photo editor such as Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Corel (Jasc) Paint Shop, etc. The plugin supports Batch Processing, so users can apply the same settings to image batches. Overall, AKVIS Noise Buster is a reliable and easy-to-use tool that improves image quality by reducing noise levels.
Version 8.5: Bugs have been fixed, and the plug-in version is now compatible with the upcoming Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop Elements 11.