OpenFocus
7.1#2 in focus stacking softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitOpenFocus vs PICOLAY
What both publish
| Fact | OpenFocus | PICOLAY |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The project links an English manual, Chinese manual, changelog, large-stack performance notes and build commands. | Manuals are available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish, with tutorials and FAQs also linked from the site. |
| Purpose | OpenFocus aligns and fuses multi-focus image sequences into images with greater depth of field. | PICOLAY generates improved images from picture series on Windows computers. |
OpenFocus plans
- Free and open sourceFree
PICOLAY plans
- PICOLAYFree
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.
Pick PICOLAY if…
PICOLAY suits Windows users working with image stacks who want focus stacking or 3D views, along with basic image editing tools. Its stated free use is for non-commercial purposes.