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Try Photomatix for Linux

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Turn any high contrast scene into a stunning HDR image.

  • ✓Merge to 32-bit HDR with automatic image alignment
  • ✓Automatic ghost removal
  • ✓Tone Mapping & Fusion
  • ✓Large choice of styles with one-click presets
  • ✓Batch Processing
  • ✓Native Linux application

"Photomatix gives you the power to take control of your processing, with ease, efficiency and consistency."

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While there are different products out there, nothing has been able to produce the same consistent, beautiful photos as can be made using Photomatix.

Our workflow, using Photomatix, allows us to process 100 photos in less than an hour with complete color and lighting accuracy. No need to pay foreign editors, you can do it all yourself with ease, saving you money and headache.

I have multiple real estate photography business in multiple cities and taught hundreds of real estate photographers from all over the world, and none of this could have been possible without Photomatix. "

Rob Moroto portrait

Rob Moroto

Real estate photography instructor

Try for free, no registration required.

The trial adds a watermark to the final image. A license is a US$49 one-time purchase.

The next version of Photomatix for Linux (v3) is expected in January 2026. It will be a free upgrade for v2 customers.

If you would like to help us test a beta of version 3 and try it before it is officially released, please contact our support team to request a link to the latest beta.

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Recent Ubuntu & Linux Mint:

Photomatix for Linux v2.0.2    (Ubuntu 23.04 & 24.04 64-bit)

Photomatix for Linux v2.0.1    (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS & 22.04 64-bit / Linux Mint 20 64-bit)

Earlier Ubuntu & Linux Mint:

Photomatix for Linux v2.0.1    (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit)

Photomatix for Linux v1.1    (16.04 LTS 64-bit / Linux Mint 18)

Installation

Installing with the software installer:

  • Double-click on the .deb package you downloaded from the above link.
  • Click on the Install button of the software installer's window.

Installing via the command-line, or if the instructions above don't work:

  • Open a terminal window.

  • If you have gdebi installed, use this command:

    sudo gdebi /path/to/downloaded-file.deb

    Otherwise, use this command:

    dpkg -i /path/to/downloaded-file.deb

  • If there are any errors about unresolved dependencies:

    sudo apt-get install -f

    • Exposure Bracketing

    The HDR process starts with taking multiple exposures. Learn how to set Exposure Bracketing (AEB) on various camera models.

    FAQ

    How long does the trial last?

    You can try Photomatix for Linux for as long as you want. The trial doesn't expire.

    When you use Photomatix for Linux in trial mode, a watermark is added to the created image. If you purchase a Photomatix for Linux license, you will receive a license key that registers the software and disables the watermark.

    Does using Photomatix for Linux require a subscription?

    No. Photomatix for Linux isn't offered as a subscription.

    A license of Photomatix for Linux is a perpetual license. You buy the license once and own it forever.

    Will I receive free updates?

    Yes. A license for version 2 of Photomatix for Linux allows you to get all updates made to version 2 for free. It also allows you to upgrade for free to version 3 when it is released.

    You can upgrade to a new version or sub-version by downloading the latest release of Photomatix for Linux from the download links above.

    I have a Photomatix Pro license. Is it valid for Photomatix for Linux?

    Photomatix Pro is available for both Windows and Mac, but not for Linux at the moment. Photomatix for Linux is a product separate from Photomatix Pro, and therefore requires a different license.

    However, we are making an exception in two cases. You are eligible for a free Photomatix for Linux license if:

    • You purchased a Photomatix Pro 7 license for Windows or Mac and wish to use it on a Linux OS as well.
    • You purchased a Photomatix Pro license before Photomatix for Linux was released (10 July 2016).

    If you are in one of these two cases, please contact the Photomatix support team.

    Are there sample bracketed exposures I can use to try your software?

    Yes. Check the bracketed photo samples page if you would like to test Photomatix for Linux before you've taken any bracketed photos.

    I have some questions about Photomatix for Linux, how can I get in touch with your support team?

    Please email us at support@hdrsoft.com or use our contact form.

    The Photomatix Support Team is always happy to help and reply to your questions.

    More information

    User Manual Photomatix for Linux

    For tutorials and tips, check our Learning Center.

    Update log

    14-Jul-20: updated in Photomatix for Linux 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 Photomatix for Linux 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: Photomatix for Linux v1.0

    First version of Photomatix for Linux is released.

    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.