Verify that your source image is at least , as the plugin's algorithms require this minimum resolution to initialize. Step 2: Running the Installer
Sites like and similar archives offer the installer, often named Digital GEM Airbrush Profe.exe . The shareware version is typically free to try, but unregistered copies will place a watermark on all processed images. To remove the watermark, you will need a valid serial number. Tracking data indicates that version 2.1.0 is the most common distribution among users.
Once the KodakDigitalGemAirbrushProfessionalPluginV210for install is complete and you open the filter, you will likely see a registration screen. Without registration, the plugin might overlay a watermark or be limited to a trial mode. In the mid-2000s, a common registration string for the v1.0.0 version was:
Close and relaunch Photoshop. If the copy was successful, you should see a new submenu under the Filter menu. kodakdigitalgemairbrushprofessionalpluginv210for install
: Unlike standard blurring filters, it uses proprietary algorithms to identify areas that need smoothing (skin) versus areas that should remain sharp (eyes, hair, jewelry).
Assuming you have the installer file ( Kodak_dgem_air_210.exe or similar):
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [Version]\Plug-ins Verify that your source image is at least
Ensure your image mode is set to 8-bit or 16-bit RGB . The plugin may behave erratically or refuse to launch on 32-bit CMYK or Lab color images.
Pro Tip: Imagenomic Portraiture was actually coded by former Kodak engineers. The threshold slider is virtually identical to Digital Gem’s.
To avoid frustration, verify your system matches these requirements: To remove the watermark, you will need a valid serial number
Your current version (Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS)
Run the filter twice. First pass at low amount (30) for general texture, second pass at higher amount (70) only on problem areas like the forehead.
Ensure that you do not accidentally overwrite your original image file when processing, especially if you are using the trial version with watermarks. Troubleshooting Common Installation Issues