Before diving into the 2025 pack, it is crucial to understand the technology behind it. Retouch4me is a collection of neural network-based plugins designed to automate the most tedious and time-consuming parts of portrait retouching. Unlike traditional actions or manual dodge & burn, Retouch4me uses deep learning trained on thousands of professionally retouched images to replicate the decision-making of a mid-to-senior level retoucher.

| Tool | Cost | Capabilities | |------|------|--------------| | | Pay-per-edit or subscription | Cloud-based retouching, similar features | | Luminar Neo (Extensions) | One-time purchase ($99–$149) | Skin AI, erase tool, portrait bokeh | | Adobe Camera Raw (Auto Mask) | Included with Photoshop | Skin tone masking + basic healing | | Photopea (free online) | Free | Manual retouching only |