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What it is
Photomatix Pro combines bracketed photos into HDR images, bringing out detail in both dark and bright areas. Version 7 offers six HDR methods, including Tone Mapping and Fusion, with advanced tone-mapping controls. Automatic alignment handles hand-held shots, and ghost-removal tools address movement between frames. Batch processing includes previews; presets and tools are also provided for real estate photography. Lightroom and Capture One plugins let users process photos and return the HDR image to those applications. The trial has no time limit, but trial-mode images carry a watermark. Photomatix Pro 7 costs $99, paid once; its license is a one-time purchase for one user and does not expire. The Pro Plus Bundle costs $129, paid once. PhotomatixCL offers command-line merging, processing, alignment, ghost removal, and JPG, TIFF, or EXR output; its free plan includes 100 credits per month. Photomatix Pro is listed for Windows and macOS, while the CLI runs on Linux and Windows.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Photomatix merges bracketed photos into an HDR image that captures detail in both the darkest and brightest areas.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Platforms
- Photomatix Pro runs on Windows and Mac; Photomatix for Linux is a separate product.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Integrations
- Photomatix Pro includes plugins for Lightroom and Capture One, which let users process photos and return the HDR image to those applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Support
- Support provides FAQs, technical support by email and a contact form, and says ordering or licensing questions receive a reply within 24 hours and other queries within two business days.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Alignment and ghost removal
- Photomatix Pro includes automatic alignment of hand-held photos and advanced ghost removal tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Batch processing
- Photomatix Pro includes batch processing with previews.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- CLI capability
- PhotomatixCL can merge bracketed photos, process them with tone mapping or fusion, align images, remove ghosts, and save JPG, TIFF, or EXR output.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- CLI platforms and free credits
- PhotomatixCL runs on Linux and Windows, and its free plan provides 100 credits per month.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- HDR methods
- Photomatix Pro 7 offers six HDR methods, including Tone Mapping and Fusion.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- License terms
- A Photomatix Pro license is a one-time purchase, does not expire, and is limited to one user while allowing installation on other computers that user uses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Money-back guarantee
- HDRsoft offers a full money-back guarantee within 90 days of purchase.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Photography use
- Photomatix Pro includes presets and tools for real estate photography.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
- Trial limit
- The trial does not expire, but images created in trial mode have a watermark.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
Plans and prices
Photomatix API & CLI $19 a month A subscription starts at $19/month. HDR merge developer tools Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
Photomatix Pro 7 $99, paid once One-time purchase. The license never expires. 6 HDR methods · Over 70 HDR settings · 40 presets · Batch processing with previews · License is per user Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
Photomatix Pro Plus Bundle $129, paid once $129 is a bundle price. Photomatix Pro 7 · HDR Merge Batch Plugin for Lightroom · Tone Mapping Plugin for Photoshop Read 30 Sep 2026 · photomatix.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Six HDR methods, including Tone Mapping and Fusion
- Automatic alignment and advanced ghost removal
- Batch processing includes previews
- One-time license does not expire
Limits
- Trial images include a watermark
- Pro license is limited to one user
- Pro is listed for Windows and macOS
Who it suits
It suits photographers who want to merge bracketed images, including users working with real estate presets or Lightroom and Capture One. The CLI may suit users who need to process images from Linux or Windows.
Verdict
Photomatix Pro pairs multiple HDR methods with alignment, ghost removal, and batch previews. Its trial has no expiration date, but a watermark appears on trial images; the Pro license is a one-time purchase at $99 as a one-time purchase.
Where Specifiction places it
- HDR Software#7 of 217.8
