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PhotomatixCL

Ch 017.5of 20 HDR Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from $19/mo
  3. 3HDR merge modebracketed
  4. 4Tone mapping controlsmultiple
  5. 5Batch processingYes
  6. 6RAW file supportYes
  7. 7HDR output formatsJPG, TIFF, EXR
  8. 8Supported platformsWindows, Linux
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Overview

PhotomatixCL is ranked #1 of 20 in HDR software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $19/mo.

PhotomatixCL plans and pricing

All plans
Lite $19/mo $19 /month 1,000 credits monthly · single system hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Growth $29/mo $29 /month shown on plan table; additional credits for $0.0015; FAQ says 5,000 credits is $49/month by default and $0.015/credit above quota Monthly credit quota selectable · additional credits charged by usage · multiple systems and concurrent instances supported hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Free Not published $0 /month 100 credits monthly · one credit per run hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Pay-As-You-Go Not published One-time purchase; selectable credit amount Credits purchased · single system per license key · top-ups add to remaining credits hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on HDR software

Free plan
Yeshdrsoft.com
Paid from
39 one-timehdrsoft.com
HDR merge mode
bracketedhdrsoft.com
Tone mapping controls
multiplehdrsoft.com
Batch processing
Yeshdrsoft.com
RAW file support
Yeshdrsoft.com
HDR output formats
JPG, TIFF, EXRhdrsoft.com
Supported platforms
Windows, Linuxhdrsoft.com

Facts

Purpose
PhotomatixCL is a command-line interface for integrating HDR merge into an automated imaging solution.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Processing
It merges exposure-bracketed photos into HDR images and processes them with tone mapping or exposure fusion.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Image features
The tool includes image alignment, ghost removal, HDR presets, and saving results as JPG, TIFF, or EXR.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Inputs
PhotomatixCL can load images from a computer or local network, or download them from a web server.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
The CLI is designed to be run from automated workflows on cloud or local servers and requires no API integration code.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Linux support
Linux downloads include Ubuntu, a statically linked universal build, and an ARM build for Debian; the universal build does not include lens correction.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Credit usage
One HDR credit is charged per run that processes images, regardless of the number of bracketed input images.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Trial mode
Trial mode does not consume credits and applies a Photomatix watermark to output images.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Connectivity
Free-plan usage tracking requires internet access, and PhotomatixCL fails during an internet outage unless trial mode is used.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
HDRsoft says it does not collect or store credit card information and stores collected information on its servers with access restricted to people who need it for support.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Support
HDRsoft lists email and a technical support form, with replies expected within 24 hours for licensing or ordering issues and within two business days for other queries.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Intended users
HDRsoft describes the CLI as suited to high-volume automated pipelines, including real estate photography agencies and SaaS platforms offering image editing.hdrsoft.com · 2 Oct 2026

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