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PICOLAY

Ch 106.7of 23 Focus Stacking Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3RAW file supportYes
  4. 4Automatic alignmentYes
  5. 5Batch processingYes
  6. 6Manual retouchingYes
  7. 7Supported platformswindows
  8. 8Output formatsJPEG, BMP, PNG, MPO, GIF
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Overview

PICOLAY is ranked #10 of 23 in focus stacking software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

PICOLAY plans and pricing

All plans
PICOLAY Free Free for non-commercial purposes · offered as is without warranty picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on focus stacking software

Free plan
Yespicolay.de
RAW file support
Yespicolay.de
Automatic alignment
Yespicolay.de
Batch processing
Yespicolay.de
Manual retouching
Yespicolay.de
Supported platforms
windowspicolay.de
Output formats
JPEG, BMP, PNG, MPO, GIFpicolay.de

Facts

Purpose
PICOLAY generates improved images from picture series on Windows computers.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Focus stacking
It combines sharp areas from images taken at different focus levels in a z-stack.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
3D imaging
It can create depth maps, 3D projections, stereo images, hologram views, and 3D animations from stacks.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Image editing
It includes image resizing, color and sharpness adjustments, filtering, rotation, flipping, painting, cloning, text, and scale-bar tools.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Alignment
It can align displaced stack images by their x and y positions and harmonize their brightness.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Portability
PICOLAY runs without installation and can be copied to a folder or USB stick.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Download formats
The download page offers 64-bit versions and a 32-bit ZIP version.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Current download
The download page labels the current release Version 2026-09-29 and lists AI-supported builds.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Security note
The maker says some antivirus software may flag the download because the site lacks broad distribution and a strong reputation score.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Warranty
The maker provides PICOLAY as-is without express or implied warranty.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Documentation
Manuals are available in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish, with tutorials and FAQs also linked from the site.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Support contact
The maker’s September 2026 program note invites feedback at [email protected].picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Commercial use
The maker states that PICOLAY may be used freely for non-commercial purposes.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026
Recent development
The maker’s September 2026 note says PICOLAY is being coded with Claude under the author’s direction and warns that the new program may contain bugs.picolay.de · 4 Oct 2026

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