Akvis Software announced LightShop 2.5 today. The new version of the light effect software has a ‘quick start’ option: a ready-to-use set of light effects have been added to the software. Version 2.5 also has improved compatibility with Vista Service Pack 1, as well as a new interface language (Portuguese).

LightShop is available for both Windows and Macintosh. For Macintosh, there are actually three separate options available: a standalone application, a plugin for Photoshop CS3 and Photoshop Elements 6, and a plugin for earlier Photoshop versions. LightShop is available as a download from Akvis for $117. A free trial is also available.