HDRMerge
6.0#10 in hdr softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Luminance HDR
7.9#27 in photo editing softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | HDRMerge | Luminance HDR |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | The command-line interface supports batch processing of raw image sets. | The manual documents batch tone mapping and batch-oriented HDR workflows. |
| License | HDRMerge is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 3 or any later version. | The software is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. |
| Purpose | HDRMerge creates raw images with extended dynamic range by merging exposure-bracketed raw files or multiple exposure-bracketed frames in a single raw file. | Luminance HDR is a graphical user interface that provides a complete workflow for HDR imaging. |
HDRMerge plans
- FreeFree
Luminance HDR plans
- FreeFree
- Free and open-sourceFree
Pick HDRMerge if…
HDRMerge suits photographers who want to merge bracketed raw exposures and continue editing the result in a raw-development workflow. It may also fit users who need batch processing or mask adjustments for moving subjects.
Pick Luminance HDR if…
Luminance HDR suits photographers and image editors working with differently exposed photos and HDR files. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows.