FOCUS projects 4 professional

What FOCUS projects 4 professional is

FOCUS projects 4 professional is a standalone application by FRANZIS GmbH for making macro photographs with extended depth of field. Its focus-stacking workflow supports up to 1,000 focus planes, using 64-bit HQ stacking and Focus-Boost technology for increased sharpness. The software advertises precise alignment across a stack and also includes automatic alignment, batch processing, and manual retouching. It accepts RAW files and can export RAW, TIFF, JPEG, and other formats; a bracketed HDR merge mode is included. An Adobe Lightroom plug-in comes with the download. FRANZIS lists the software for Mac OS X 10.7 and Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7, and marks it as a standalone application. A full-version download is offered, and the product page links to a demo version. The pricing note says from €69; the listed Vollversion plan is €20, paid once, with an offer price of €20,00 including VAT and a stated UVP of €99,00. There is no free plan, but a free trial is available. FRANZIS is based in Haar, Germany.

Who it suits

It suits photographers who want to combine multiple focus planes into detailed macro images, including users who need batch processing, manual retouching, or a Lightroom plug-in. FRANZIS describes its photography and video products as suitable for beginners and professionals.

Limits

There is no free plan. The listed Vollversion plan costs €20, paid once; a free trial is available.

Getting started

1. Visit the FRANZIS product page.
2. Choose the full-version download or follow the page's demo-version link.
3. Install it on Mac OS X 10.7 or a listed Windows version.
4. Use the standalone application, with the included Adobe Lightroom plug-in if needed.

Verdict

Choose FOCUS projects 4 professional if you need focus stacking for macro photography and value support for large stacks, alignment tools, and Lightroom integration. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or software for a platform other than macOS or Windows.