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Focus Stacking Online vs Helicon Focus

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FactFocus Stacking OnlineHelicon Focus
PurposeThe service combines photos of the same scene focused at different distances by blending their sharp areas into one image.Helicon Focus combines multiple images taken at different focus distances into one image with extended depth of field.
SupportThe homepage provides links labeled FAQ and Contact us.For technical issues, the maker directs users to submit a bug report through Help → Contact support on Windows or Mac and points users to its FAQ.

Focus Stacking Online plans

  • FreeFree

Helicon Focus plans

  • Lite — 1 year—
  • Pro package — 1 year—
  • Premium package — 1 year—
  • Lite — lifetime—
  • Pro package — lifetime—
  • Premium package — lifetime—

Pick Focus Stacking Online if…

It may suit photographers seeking to combine different focus distances into a sharper image, particularly for macro photography. The browser-based workflow is described for home laptops and smartphones.

Pick Helicon Focus if…

Helicon Focus suits photographers who need to combine images captured at different focus distances, including macro, product and still-life photographers. Batch tools, command-line calling and Lightroom or Capture One plugins may suit established image workflows.

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