ColorForge
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VisitColorForge vs HDR-Merge
What both publish
| Fact | ColorForge | HDR-Merge |
|---|---|---|
| HDR merging | ColorForge merges two, three, five or more bracketed exposures, including RAW brackets. | The platform automatically detects exposure sets, merges bracketed images, and applies tone mapping. |
| Support | The site provides a feedback and ticket page, where creating a ticket requires Google sign-in. | The pricing section lists email support for Starter, priority email support for Pro, and 24/7 phone and email support for Agency. |
ColorForge plans
- FreeFree
HDR-Merge plans
- Starter$27 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Agency$199 a month
Pick ColorForge if…
ColorForge suits photographers who want to edit camera RAW files or merge bracketed exposures in a browser, with local image processing and no account requirement for editing or export. It also fits people who need full sensor resolution exports or offline use after the web app loads.
Pick HDR-Merge if…
HDR-Merge may suit photographers and teams working with bracketed RAW or JPEG images, HDR panoramas, or large batches. Its listed use cases include real estate, drone photography, virtual tours, architecture, construction, hospitality, and commercial interiors.