Enter the . In the crowded ecosystem of Photoshop panels, this specific version (V3.92) has garnered a cult following. But what makes this particular iteration stand out? Is it truly the best tool for Adobe Photoshop available today?

We have spent the last month stress-testing the Ultimate Retouch Panel 392 against its rivals (Delicious Retouch, Raya Pro, and manual actions). Here is our exhaustive, no-nonsense review. First, let’s clear up the naming. “Ultimate Retouch” is a comprehensive all-in-one Photoshop extension panel. Version 3.92 (often referred to colloquially as "392") represents a specific stable build known for its bug fixes and the introduction of AI-assisted masking tools.

Use the "Omar Gonzáles" technique pre-programmed in V392. Set flow to 3%. Zoom to 100%. Spend 20 minutes painting shadows and highlights. This is where the magic happens.

Click the "Healing Brush" smart layer. Remove stray hairs and pimples on a dedicated layer.

Use the "Soft Glow" and "Vibrance" modules. Run the "Web Sharpening" action at 80% strength. Is It Worth the Money? Let’s do the math. A professional retoucher charges $50/hour. If the Ultimate Retouch Panel 392 saves you just 5 minutes per image, and you edit 100 images a week, that is 500 minutes saved (8.3 hours). That equates to roughly $415 worth of time saved per week .

While newer AI tools like Photoshop’s "Neural Filters" are impressive, they lack the granular control of the Frequency Separation and D&B modules found here. Ultimate Retouch 392 remains the "Swiss Army Knife" of Photoshop panels—essential for anyone serious about professional retouching.

Set the blur radius to 10 pixels for the Low Frequency (Color/Shape). Do not touch the High Frequency (Texture) unless there is a scar or tattoo.

Do minimal skin smoothing in Camera Raw. Use the panel’s "Base Adjust" tab only for exposure and white balance.