Dynamic Photo HDR
Dynamic Photo HDR is Windows software for combining exposures into HDR images or creating an HDR-style result from a single image.
What Dynamic Photo HDR is
Dynamic Photo HDR is Windows software for combining exposures into HDR images or creating an HDR-style result from a single image. Tone mapping ranges from smooth, natural treatments to dramatic or painterly effects. Images can be aligned automatically, manually, or with auto-assist, and an anti-ghosting mask lets users paint over moving objects in source shots. Batch processing queues images and can align them automatically. The software includes effect layers and effects such as Orton, Sepia, Black/White, Vignette, and Mysterious Light. Real-time preview and advanced denoising are also listed. Match Color can match a tone-mapped image to another photo or painting. RAW files are supported, and output formats include JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF, Targa, 16-bit TIFF, and layered PSD. The product page identifies version 6.1, build 14/11/2017, and describes a 64-bit Windows application; the homepage also links to a 32-bit version. Dynamic Photo HDR costs $59, paid once, and there is no free plan. MediaChance is based in Ottawa, Canada, and says it is privately owned and has created software since 1998.
Good
- Combines exposures or creates an HDR look from one image.
- Offers automatic, manual, and auto-assist alignment.
- Includes an anti-ghosting mask for moving objects.
- Supports RAW files and multiple output formats.
- Provides real-time preview and advanced denoising.
Watch out
- Windows software; no other platform is listed.
- No free plan is available.
- Version 6.1 is identified as build 14/11/2017.
Who it suits
Dynamic Photo HDR suits Windows users who want to combine exposures or give a single image an HDR look. It may appeal to photographers who want alignment options, anti-ghosting tools, and several tone-mapping and effect choices.
Verdict
Dynamic Photo HDR provides exposure merging, single-image HDR styling, and a range of alignment and image-adjustment tools. It is Windows software with a listed price of $59, paid once and no free plan.
Plans and prices
From Dynamic Photo HDR's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Photo HDR | $59, paid once | Windows photo software · Full version |
The facts
Each one read from Dynamic Photo HDR's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Alignment
- The feature page lists automatic, manual, and auto-assist image alignment.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Architecture
- The product is described as a 64-bit Windows application, and the homepage also links to a 32-bit version.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Batch processing queues images for processing and can automatically align them.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Effects
- The software includes effect layers and effects such as Orton, Sepia, Black/White, Vignette, and Mysterious Light.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Ghost removal
- An anti-ghosting mask lets users paint over moving objects in source shots to remove their ghosts from the result.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Image matching
- Match Color can match a tone-mapped image to another photo or painting.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The product page lists a plug-in SDK and links to the Photo-Reactor plug-in.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Preview and denoising
- The feature page lists real-time preview and advanced denoising.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Dynamic Photo HDR combines exposures to create HDR images and can also create an HDR look from a single image.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Version
- The product page identifies version 6.1, build 14/11/2017.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1999checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- MediaChance says it is privately owned and has created software since 1998.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Related apps
- The features page links to separate Dynamic Light apps for iPhone and Mac; it does not identify them as versions of the Windows product.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Tone mapping
- It offers tone mapping options ranging from smooth, natural images to dramatic or painterly effects.checked 4 Oct 2026
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