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Zerene Stacker

Ch 077.0of 23 Focus Stacking Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3RAW file supportNo
  4. 4Automatic alignmentYes
  5. 5Batch processingYes
  6. 6Manual retouchingYes
  7. 7Output formatsTIFF, JPEG
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Overview

Zerene Stacker is ranked #7 of 23 in focus stacking software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Zerene Stacker plans and pricing

All plans
Student Edition $39 once One-time cost; no periodic charges For eligible students · Personal technical features · license terms apply while student zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Personal Edition $89 once One-time cost; no periodic charges Entry-level · basic features · trials of advanced Pro-only features zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Prosumer Edition $189 once One-time cost; no periodic charges Non-professional use · includes Professional technical features zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Professional Edition $289 once One-time cost; no periodic charges For commercial or funded use · advanced technical features · extended support zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on focus stacking software

Free plan
Nozerenesystems.com
Paid from
39 one-timezerenesystems.com
RAW file support
Nozerenesystems.com
Automatic alignment
Yeszerenesystems.com
Batch processing
Yeszerenesystems.com
Manual retouching
Yeszerenesystems.com
Output formats
TIFF, JPEGzerenesystems.com

Facts

Purpose
Zerene Stacker is focus stacking software designed for challenging macro subjects and discerning photographers.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Stacking quality
The maker describes accurate alignment and interpolation, advanced algorithms, and clean handling of hairs and bristles without halos or contour lines.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Retouching
Retouching is supported by all versions, including the lowest-price version.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Image formats
It supports 8-bit and 16-bit input and output files; the FAQ specifies JPEG and TIFF input/output, with PNG and BMP readable but not writable.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
3D output
It can generate stereo and 3-D rocking animations from a single stack, including difficult subjects with structural overlaps and bristles.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Integrations
Prosumer and Professional editions include a Lightroom plugin and an integrated controller for the StackShot automated rail.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Camera workflow
The software processes image files rather than communicating directly with a camera; Prosumer and Professional editions can ingest and stack images while they are being shot with a USB- or wireless-connected camera.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Stack depth
The maker states there is no intrinsic limit on stack depth and reports users processing stacks over 1,000 images.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
System requirements
From 2026, the maker says new versions use Java 25 and require a 64-bit processor with Windows 10 or 11, macOS 10.14 or later, or a recent Linux version.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Trial
The free trial provides full functionality for 30 days from first execution; afterward saving images and projects is disabled and screen images are watermarked unless a license is installed.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Updates and licenses
The maker says program updates are free, and licenses other than Student Edition do not expire.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Download security
The download page says malware protection software may flag the installer as untrusted or falsely identify it as malware, and directs users to download validation instructions or support.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides support by email and says Professional Edition includes extended access to support staff.zerenesystems.com · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Richland, Washington, United Stateszerenesystems.com · 28 Sept 2026

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