Update Log Photomatix for Linux

16-Jan-26: Updated in v3.0

  • Updated layout of batch processing to align with Photomatix Pro
  • Added easy selection of saved preset for batch processing, and filtering of preset list
  • Added option to batch process bracketed sets with multiple presets
  • Added batch processing for single images.
  • Flatpak install now allows Photomatix to run on most Linux distributions.

14-Jul-20: Updated in v2.0

  • Added a new HDR style called Fusion/Interior method, which is specially designed for capturing the full range of brightness in real estate interior shots. It comes with two built-in presets, 'Interior' and 'Interior 2'.
  • Added Straightening adjustment in the Finishing window, for straightening crooked vertical and horizontal lines.
  • Batch processing can now use presets.
  • Added support for OpenEXR files.
  • Workflow is now color managed.

5-Dec-17: Updated in v1.1

  • A new Tone Mapping method called Tone Balancer, which is good for realistic-looking results. It comes with six HDR settings and five built-in presets, such as the 'Realistic' preset.
  • Thumbnails for custom user presets.
  • A 'Finishing Touch' window, offering Contrast, Sharpening and Crop.
  • The Contrast Optimizer method has a new setting, called 'Luminance'.
  • EXIF and other metadata are now fully transferred to the final image.
  • Support for RAW files from recent camera models, including Canon 5D Mark IV, 6D Mark II and 800D, Nikon D5600, Sony A99 MK II and Panasonic GH5.
  • Made the position of the "Load Photos" window remembered across sessions.
  • Added documentation (available from the 'Help' menu, or directly here).
  • Added German localisation.

10-Jul-16: Updated in v1.0

  • Support for Raw files from Nikon Z9 and Sony Alpha 7 IV.
  • Bug fix: Issue displaying DNG images in portrait mode generated by DXO labs.
  • Bug fix: HDR viewer not showing when displaying 32-bit HDR image after a merge.
  • Bug fix: HDR viewer image showing incorrectly under certain scaling modes.

02-Feb-23: Updated in v7

Version 1.0 includes:
  • Tone Mapping using the Details Enhancer, Contrast Optimizer and Tone Compressor methods.
  • Exposure Fusion using the Fusion/Natural method.
  • Alignment for hand-held shots, and for those taken on a tripod.
  • Noise reduction.
  • Automatic deghosting.
  • Batch processing.