No. 149 of 160 ·Photo Editing Software

Helicon Focus

Name: Helicon Focus
Price: 30 USD

Windows · Mac

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Freedom report

One barScore 4.9

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Helicon Focus is ranked #149 of 160 in photo editing software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Helicon Focus plans and pricing

All plans

Lite — 1 year Not published Single user · Up to four computers heliconsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026

Pro package — 1 year Not published Single user · Up to four computers heliconsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026

Premium package — 1 year Not published Single user · Up to four computers heliconsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026

Lite — lifetime Not published Single user · Up to four computers heliconsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026

Pro package — lifetime Not published Single user · Up to four computers heliconsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026

Premium package — lifetime Not published Single user · Up to four computers heliconsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026

Compared on photo editing software

Free plan: No
RAW file support: Yes
Automatic alignment: Yes
Batch processing: Yes
Manual retouching: Yes
Output formats: JPEG, TIFF, DNG, PNG, BMP, JPEG2000, PSD

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The record

Purpose: Helicon Focus combines multiple images taken at different focus distances into one image with extended depth of field.
Target users: The maker describes focus stacking as useful for macro and micro photography, close-ups, jewelry, product photography, landscapes, flowers, animals, and still life.
Image processing: The software processes images with 16-bit precision and supports color profiles for color reproduction.
RAW workflow: Helicon Focus can open RAW files, and its Pro RAW-in-DNG-out mode saves the result as a DNG file.
Stack capacity: The maker says Helicon Focus can process stacks of hundreds of high-resolution images and supports unlimited stack length.
Editing tools: Retouching tools can copy areas from aligned source images or combine areas from multiple outputs, and a grid supports detailed retouching.
Workflow features: Helicon Focus can queue and split stacks for batch rendering and can be called from other applications using command-line parameters.
Integrations: The maker describes plugins for exporting stacks from Lightroom and Capture One to Helicon Focus.
3D and panorama: Pro features include 3D model export and 2D micropanorama stitching.
Trial and demo limit: The fully featured trial starts at first installation and lasts 30 days; afterward, Demo mode limits output resolution and adds a watermark.
Supported operating systems: The current Helicon Focus 8 downloads are listed for 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 12.0 or later.
Minimum requirements: The downloads page lists a 64-bit operating system, 8 GB RAM, and 1600×1200 screen resolution as minimum hardware requirements.
Support: For technical issues, the maker directs users to submit a bug report through Help → Contact support on Windows or Mac and points users to its FAQ.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Photo Editing Software in 2026#149 of 160
Best Focus Stacking Software in 2026#16 of 23

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Sources

heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-focus/· checked 3 Oct 2026
heliconsoft.com/features/· checked 3 Oct 2026
heliconsoft.com/helicon-focus-versions-licensing/· checked 3 Oct 2026
heliconsoft.com/software-downloads/· checked 3 Oct 2026
heliconsoft.com/support_page/· checked 3 Oct 2026
heliconsoft.com/helicon-focus-licenses-paypro/· checked 20 Sept 2026