Softener - Version 1.26 The Softener Photoshop plugin adds dreamy, soft focus effects to digital photos. Softener is designed for making romantic portraits, wedding photos and glamor photographs, but it can give any image a warm and subtle glow. Use Softener to make your pictures look as glossy as a magazine cover, or to smooth skin in imperfect photos. The simple interface gives you full control over a range of subtle, dramatic and unique effects. Built-in presets help you find the perfect setting quickly, and you can save your favorite settings in the purchased version.