FocusFusion
5.7#22 in focus stacking softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitFocusFusion vs OpenFocus
What both publish
| Fact | FocusFusion | OpenFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Input formats | Supported source formats are TIFF up to 48 bpp, 16-bit-per-channel JPEG XR, and classic 8-bit JPEG. | The manual lists JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, MP4, and numbered image folders as supported inputs; it also describes decoding several additional video formats. |
| Purpose | FocusFusion combines images with shallow depth of field into one image with greater depth of field. | OpenFocus aligns and fuses multi-focus image sequences into images with greater depth of field. |
| Retouching | A clone-based retouching tool lets users adjust brush size, hardness, and opacity; cloning is performed at 16-bit quality. | The retouch brush paints pixels from a source frame and automatically chooses the sharpest frame beneath the cursor. |
FocusFusion plans
- FocusFusionXFree
OpenFocus plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick FocusFusion if…
FocusFusion suits Windows users combining images for greater depth of field, particularly those working with focus-bracketed or macro sequences. It may be useful to users who want automatic alignment and manual clone retouching, provided their images are in a supported format.
Pick OpenFocus if…
OpenFocus suits researchers, engineers, and image-processing professionals working with multi-focus image sequences. Its batch and command-line options may also suit users who need folder processing or scripted workflows.