| Photomatix Essentials | Photomatix for Linux | Photomatix Pro |
|---|---|---|
Windows & macOS |
Linux OS |
Windows & macOS |
|
$39 one-time purchase - perpetual license |
$49 one-time purchase - perpetual license |
$99 one-time purchase - perpetual license |
Merge to HDR | Merge to HDR | Merge to HDR |
| 4 HDR methods and 30 presets | 6 HDR methods and 40 presets | 6 HDR methods and 40 presets |
| Automatic alignment & ghost removal | Automatic alignment & ghost removal | Automatic alignment & ghost removal |
| Presets for real estate photography | Presets for real estate photography | |
| Batch processing | Batch processing | |
| Selective ghost removal | ||
| Brush Tool | ||
| Plugin for Lightroom | ||
| $39 | $49 | $99 |
| free trial | free trial | free trial |
| Photomatix Essentials | Photomatix for Linux | Photomatix Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows / Mac | Linux | Windows / Mac |
| Merge to HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maximum number of bracketed photos per set | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| HDR "Look" with a Single Photo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native RAW support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Realistic presets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Artistic presets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real Estate presets | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Black & White presets | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Details Enhancer HDR method | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contrast Optimizer HDR method | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tone Balancer HDR method | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tone Compressor HDR method | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fusion/Natural HDR method | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fusion/Interior HDR method | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced HDR settings | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Individual color adjustments | - | - | ✓ |
| Brush Tool | - | - | ✓ |
| Blend with original and source exposures | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exposure Fusion from a single RAW file | - | - | ✓ |
| Double HDR Effect | - | - | ✓ |
| Redo with other settings | - | - | ✓ |
| Finishing (Sharpening & Contrast) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crop Tool | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Straightening Tool | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Watermark Tool | - | - | ✓ |
| Saving & loading custom presets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thumbnails of built-in presets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thumbnails of custom presets | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Favorite presets | - | - | ✓ |
| Preset thumbnails display options | - | - | ✓ |
| Automatic alignment of hand-held photos | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic ghost removal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Selective ghost removal tool | - | - | ✓ |
| Load and save ghost masks | - | - | ✓ |
| Noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chromatic Aberration reduction | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic lens correction of RAW files | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch HDR merge tool | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch single photos tool | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Histogram | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 32-bit HDR Histogram | - | - | ✓ |
| 32-bit HDR Image Inspector | - | - | ✓ |
| Color managed workflow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open & save in JPEG and TIFF file formats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open in RAW image file formats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save in DNG file format | - | - | ✓ |
| Open & save in 32-bit HDR image formats | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin to export from Lightroom | - | - | ✓ |
| Plugin to export from Capture One | - | - | ✓ |
Is there an upgrade path between the Photomatix products?
Yes. If you buy a Photomatix Essentials or Photomatix for Linux license, you can later upgrade to Photomatix Pro for the price difference between the two products.
I have a Photomatix Pro license. Is it valid for Photomatix for Linux?
Photomatix Pro is available for 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:
If you are in one of these cases, please contact the Photomatix support team.
How long does the trial last?
You can try Photomatix Essentials, Photomatix for Linux and Photomatix Pro for as long as you want. The trial doesn't expire.
When you use Photomatix in trial mode, a watermark is added to the created image. If you purchase a license, you will receive a license key that registers the software and disables the watermark.
I have more questions, 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.