Adobe Photoshop since v 2022 is a native app for AppleSilicon M1 processor. And the newest Photoshop version doesn’t more support all existed IntelMac plug-ins. Of course, Photoshop can be launched in Rosetta emulation mode but what is a sense to have a native version of app optimized for M1 if we have to launch it in an emulation mode? But we offer a solution how to launch old existed IntelMac plug-ins with native M1 Photoshop! ALphaPlugins LaunchBox lets to launch Adobe Photoshop plug-ins into different applications. Various scenarios are possible. The last version of the AlphaPlugins LaunchBox specially targeted to launch existed IntelMac plug-ins under M1 native Photoshop host. It needs just install the AlphaPlugins LaunchBox app + an AlphaPlugins Intel Bridge plug-in and you will be able to use existed IntelMac plug-ins and enjoy advantages of Photoshop performance on M1 processor. When you launch the AlphaPlugins Intel Bridge plug-in you should just setup a directory where your IntelMac plug-ins are stored and the AlphaPlugins LaunchBox will show an alternative Filter menu with available IntelMac plug-ins. You can apply these plug-ins directly from M1 Photoshop with using different image modes, selection area and etc features.

The AlphaPlugins LaunchBox can launch photoshop’s plug-ins not only inside a Photoshop but it can work with any host apps what can launch the LaunchBox as an external editor. I.e. with help of LaunchBox you can use photoshop plug-ins inside Adobe Lightroom. Previous version of the LaunchBox installer could automatically find and adjust Lightroom to see and use the LaunchBox. The modern version of installer doesn’t find Lightroom but you can still setup it manually if setup the LaunchBox as an external editor for the Lightroom.

	The bellow description has relation to obsolete features of AlphaPlugins LaunchBox. Previously, this tool let to launch old 32bit plug-ins under 64bit Photoshop. But in modern versions of Mac OS 32bit binaries aren’t more supported. So. This section is not actual more. You may don’t put attention to the follow text. But if you use some old version of MacOS which still support 32bit apps then you can look through it.

The Adobe Photoshop 64bit doesn’t support the old 32bit plug-ins. But there are a large number of old 32bit helpful plug-ins which you love and would like to use in your work with the new Photoshop versions. Now you have the possibility to do this. The AlphaPlugins 32bit Bridge plug-in lets you launch the old 32bit Photoshop's plug-ins under the new 64bit Photoshop! It is the plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 64bit and it is included in the suite with the AlphaPlugins Launcher. You have the option of installing this plug-in with your Photoshop and you will be able to launch your favorite old 32bit plug-ins under the 64bit host.

AlphaPlugins 32bit Bridge plug-in uses the AlphaPlugins Launcher application to launch the old 32bit plug-ins. It will generate a new pop-up filter menu which is available with 32bit plug-ins and lets you apply a chosen 32bit plug-in on a selected layer directly from the Photoshop 64bit host.

	New in version 2.0 Support selection. Now you can apply 32Bit plug-ins with using a Photoshop selection area. Now Andromeda plug-ins are supported. Support Grayscale Mode. An Andromeda guy asked to support this feature especially for their plug-ins Many features becomes to work quiker and stabler

	Now the LaunchBox supports selection!

AlphaPlugins LaunchBox lets you launch your favorite Photoshop plug-ins under Lightroom, Aperture, iPhoto and more… even if you don't have Photoshop installed!

There are many powerful, amazing Photoshop plug-ins today… for various prices, and even more that are free. Some provide unique ways to create interesting special effects, but what if you need to use an original Photoshop plug-in while editing your photo in another program like Adobe Lightroom, Aperture or iPhoto? And what if you don't even have Photoshop on your computer? Just install AlphaPlugins LaunchBox utility and you can use almost any Photoshop 3rd party plug-in with your favorite picture editing program.

	Q. Is it difficult to set up and embed AlphaPlugins LaunchBox? A. It's easy. Just download and launch AlphaPlugins LaunchBox installer: it automatically does the rest. Q. Do I need to have Photoshop to launch Photoshop plug-ins under Lightroom or Aperture or iPhoto? A. No! AlphaPlugins LaunchBox can use Photoshop's plug-ins from any folder(s) on your computer. Even you may haven't Photoshop Q.How do I choose and launch a Photoshop plug-ins under Lightroom? A. When in Lightroom, right-click over a picture and choose AlphaPlugins LaunchBox item in the pop-up menu. You will see a standard Lightroom dialog "Edit Photo with AlphaPlugins LaunchBox". Choose "Edit a Copy" or "Edit Original" and press "Edit" button. A new system menu will appear in the top of the screen. The submenu "Filters" will contain all available Photoshop filters, just choose one and work with it like you do it in Photoshop. Use AlphaPlugins LaunchBox in Lightroom Q. How do I choose and launch a Photoshop filter under Aperture? A. In Aperture, right-click while on the edited picture. In the pop-up menu, choose "Edit with Plug-in->AlphaPlugins LaunchBox". The new menu will show in the top of the screen, and the submenu Filters will contain a list of available Photoshop filters. Just choose one and work with it like you do it in Photoshop. Use AlphaPlugins LaunchBox in Aperture Q. How do I launch a Photoshop filter under iPhoto? A. In iPhoto, select one or several photos. Go to menu "File->Export", and in the dialogue box choose "AlphaPlugins" tab and press "Export". Go to the system menu at the top of the screen to find the "Filters" submenu. (Don't worry about exporting the photo; the program is inactive until you work with Photoshop filters). The submenu filters contain a list of available Photoshop filters. Just choose one and work with it like you do it in Photoshop. If you apply a filter, the result will be applied on a new copy of the image. If you choose "Cancel", no new copy will be created. Use AlphaPlugins LaunchBox in iPhoto When you press the "Export" button, iPhoto shows the export progression and spin cursor. Dont be confused! iPhoto isn't hung up. It waits until you choose and apply a filter from the top screen menu Q. How do I launch an old 32bit Photoshop's filter under new 64bit Photoshop? A. Just during the installation install the AlphaPlugins 32bit Bridge plug-in into your Photoshop 64bit. Then just go to Photoshop menu "Filter->AlphaPlugins->AlphaPlugins 32bit Bridge...". You will see a pop-up menu with available old 32bit plug-ins. Just choose one and use like you launch it under Photoshop.> Q. Can AlphaPlugins LaunchBox see filters installed in different versions of Photoshop, and what if I don't have Photoshop but need to install and launch a Photoshop filter? A. Just install the 3rd party plug-in into any place. Launch AlphaPlugins LaunchBox, go to memu "AlphaPlugins LaunchBox->Preferences" and add the installed filter's path to the list of plug-ins paths which LaunchBox will scan for available filters. If you have more than one version of Photoshop on your system, just repeat the process for each one. AlphaPlugins LaunchBox Properties Q. Which Photoshop plug-ins can be launched with AlphaPlugins LaunchBox? Which can't? A. The following Photoshop filters were tested and shown to work: (A special thanks to all the plug-in manufacturers who took part in this process and helped me find and debug the issues with their plug-ins.) AKVIS, Sketch YES   AlienSkin, Boken 2 YES   AlienSkin, EyeCandy 6 YES   AlienSkin, ImageDoctor YES   AlphaPlugins, Engraver II YES   AutoFX, DreamSuite YES   AutoFX, AutoEye YES   Digital Film Tools, RAYS YES   Digital Film Tools, Ozone YES   DigitalAnarchy, Edge Anarchy NO   DigitalAnarchy, ToonIt YES   Flaming Pearl YES   Magic Bullet NO   BPelt, MultiFill YES   NIK Software, HDR YES (it can be used, although it shows an error alert) PowerRetouch YES   MisterRetro, PermanentPress YES   MisterRetro, MachineWashDeluxe YES   MisterRetro, RetroGrapher YES   ThePluginSite, PluginGalaxy YES   Indii.org, Tintii YES   Photomatix, TineMapping YES   Topaz Lab, Topaz BW Effect YES   OnOne, FocalPoint2 YES   ScarabLab, StarField YES   AV Bros, AV Bros Pussle YES   AV Bros, Page Curl YES   Colormancer YES   Neat Image, Reduce Noise YES (it can be used, although it shows an error alert) Colormancer YES   Imagenomic, RealGrain YES   Imagenomic, Portraiture YES   Image Trends Inc YES   Amico Perry, Luce YES   Red Giant, Knoll Light Factory YES   Photo Wiz YES   Andromeda LensDoc YES   Andromeda Screen YES