ColorForge
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VisitColorForge vs MergeHDR
What both publish
| Fact | ColorForge | MergeHDR |
|---|---|---|
| Export | The RAW editor exports full native sensor resolution as JPEG, PNG or TIFF without watermarks. | Merged images can be saved at full quality or compressed to HEIC using the on-device pipeline shared with RAWtoHEIC. |
| Offline use | The editor can continue working after its web app has loaded into the browser cache and the connection is removed. | The privacy page says processing works fully offline and does not require a network connection. |
| Privacy | The maker says photos are processed locally and are never uploaded to its servers. | The maker says photo detection and processing run locally, with no account, app analytics or uploads; its stated App Store privacy label is Data Not Collected. |
| Support | The site provides a feedback and ticket page, where creating a ticket requires Google sign-in. | The support page invites users to email sample bracket files and camera details to troubleshoot merges or request support for additional RAW formats. |
ColorForge plans
- FreeFree
MergeHDR plans
- FreeFree
- Yearly$9.99 a year
- Lifetime$19.99, paid once
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 MergeHDR if…
MergeHDR suits iPhone, iPad, and Mac users who want to identify and merge bracketed photos into HDR images. It may fit photographers working with supported RAW formats who want local, offline processing.