Photoshop Plugins
This page describes the StarNet and DeepSNR Photoshop plugins: current releases, system requirements, installation instructions, and how to use the plugins in Photoshop.
Photoshop plugin releases
StarNet2 removes stars and DeepSNR reduces noise directly on Photoshop layers. Both run locally as panels in the Plugins menu, not as Filter or Smart Filter entries.
Download StarNet2 or DeepSNR, then follow the shared installation guide.
Release matrix
Each plugin has one combined download for Windows x64, Intel Mac and Apple Silicon Mac. Models are included; no separate command-line installation is needed.
Current Photoshop plugin releases
| Tool | Version / build | Platforms | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| StarNet2 | 1.0.4-0005 | Windows x64, Intel Mac, Apple Silicon Mac | 2026-09-22 |
| DeepSNR | 1.0.4-0005 | Windows x64, Intel Mac, Apple Silicon Mac | 2026-09-22 |
System requirements
Photoshop 26.11.7 or newer and Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop are required. Your Photoshop version must also support your operating system.
Photoshop plugin compatibility
| Target | Requirement | Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Windows x64 | 64-bit Windows supported by your Photoshop version | Photoshop 26.11.7 on Windows |
| Apple Silicon Mac | macOS 14.0 or newer | Photoshop 27.10.0 on Apple Silicon Mac |
| Intel Mac | macOS 13.4 or newer | Native engine tests under Rosetta on Apple Silicon; Photoshop on a physical Intel Mac has not been tested |
Use stretched (nonlinear) RGB or grayscale images in 8-bit or 16-bit mode. Linear images and 32-bit images are not supported.
Release notes
StarNet2 1.0.4 and DeepSNR 1.0.4 are the initial Photoshop plugin releases for Windows and Mac, bringing the same core star-removal and noise-reduction capabilities as the PixInsight and command-line versions.
Photoshop download pages
- StarNet Photoshop pluginStar removal plugin download
- DeepSNR Photoshop pluginNoise reduction plugin download
- Installation guideShared Photoshop setup steps