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Spec score 7.3 #19 of 23 in Panorama Stitching Software

What it is

PTGui stitches photographs into panoramic images, including spherical panoramas that cover 360° × 180°. It can detect overlap between photos and join multiple rows, including images made with fisheye lenses. Manual stitching, a live preview, and a perspective editor provide additional control. On supported hardware, OpenCL can accelerate stitching with the GPU. PTGui accepts JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and camera RAW source images; listed output formats include JPEG, TIFF, Photoshop, and DNG. The Pro edition adds HDR stitching, masking, viewpoint correction, exposure fusion, and a patch tool. PTGui runs on Linux, macOS 10.15 or later, and Windows 10 build 18362 or later. It processes photos, projects, and templates on the user's computer and primarily works offline; HTTPS is used for optional update checks, license activation, and opt-in crash reports. The fully functional trial has no time limit, but exported panoramas carry a visible watermark. Personal licenses include one year of upgrades. Technical support is through a public forum, not email or telephone.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PTGui stitches photographs into panoramic images, including spherical 360° × 180° panoramas.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Headquarters
Rotterdam, The NetherlandsRead 23 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Company
PTGui is made by New House Internet Services B.V., which says it was founded in 1996.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Automatic stitching
The software can identify how photos overlap and stitch multiple rows of images, including images taken with fisheye lenses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
GPU acceleration
PTGui supports OpenCL GPU-accelerated stitching on supported hardware.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Image formats
The feature comparison lists JPEG, TIFF, PNG and camera RAW source images, plus JPEG, TIFF, Photoshop and DNG output.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
License upgrades
Personal licenses include one year of free upgrades, and the maker says minor updates within the licensed major version remain free afterward.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Local processing
PTGui is described as a local desktop application that processes project files, templates and photographs on the user's computer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Manual control
PTGui also provides a manual mode, live preview and an editor for adjusting panorama perspective.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Network activity
The maker says the application primarily works offline and uses HTTPS for optional update checks, license activation and opt-in crash reporting.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Pro features
PTGui Pro adds HDR stitching, masking, viewpoint correction, exposure fusion and a patch tool.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Security support
The maker says PTGui 13.x will receive free critical security updates through January 31, 2030, and that it does not operate a financial bug bounty program.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Supported systems
PTGui runs on Windows 10 build 18362 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, and Linux.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Technical support
Technical support is provided through a public forum where PTGui developers and experienced users answer questions; the company says it does not provide technical support by email or telephone.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Trial limitation
The fully functional trial has no time limit, but stitched panoramas have a visible watermark.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com

Plans and prices

Company license Price not published Yearly subscription; automatic renewal is optional. For a specified number of computers · subscription provides access to the latest version · exact price not shown on the accessible order page Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Floating license Price not published Yearly subscription; automatic renewal is optional. For a specified number of simultaneous users · can be installed on many computers · exact price not shown on the accessible order page Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
PTGui Pro personal license Price not published One-time payment; includes one year of free upgrades. Personal use · activate on up to two computers simultaneously · adds HDR stitching, masking and viewpoint correction · exact price not shown on the accessible order page Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
PTGui Standard personal license Price not published One-time payment; includes one year of free upgrades. Personal use · activate on up to two computers simultaneously · exact price not shown on the accessible order page Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Handles fisheye and multi-row image stitching
  • Includes manual controls and live preview
  • Processes photos locally and primarily works offline
  • Trial has no time limit

Limits

  • Trial panoramas have a visible watermark
  • Technical support is not offered by email or phone

Who it suits

PTGui suits photographers who want to assemble panoramic images, including multi-row or spherical results, with either automatic stitching or manual adjustment. Pro features are relevant to users needing HDR stitching, masking, viewpoint correction, exposure fusion, or patching.

Verdict

PTGui offers both automated stitching and detailed manual controls, with Pro adding a set of advanced blending and correction tools. The unpriced licenses and watermarked trial are important considerations before committing.

Where Specifiction places it

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