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Exposure vs Photomatix Pro
Both stand on photo editing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial MacWindows
Exposure X7 combines RAW editing and photo organization in a desktop application with standalone and plug-in modes. Its trial, catalog-free workflow, layers, masks, presets, and broad file support give photographers several ways to evaluate it before purchase.
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Free trial MacWindows
Photomatix Pro combines detailed HDR controls, batch previews, alignment, and ghost removal for desktop photographers. The watermarking trial and one-set plugin limit are important considerations before purchase.
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| Exposure | Photomatix Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Photomatix Pro 7: $99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Exposure | Photomatix Pro |
| Website | exposure.software | hdrsoft.com |
| On photo editing software | #129 of 159 | #133 of 159 |
Exposure: what it does well
- RAW, TIFF, JPEG, DNG, HEIC, and PSD support
- Non-destructive layers and masking tools
- More than 500 customizable presets
- Catalog-free keywords and smart collections
- Standalone and Photoshop or Lightroom plug-in modes
What to know first
- No free plan
- Requires macOS 10.13+ or 64-bit Windows 10/11
- Plug-in use requires supported Photoshop or Lightroom versions
Photomatix Pro: what it does well
- Six HDR processing methods
- Over 70 settings and 40 presets
- Automatic handheld-photo alignment
- Advanced ghost removal
- Supports multiple professional output formats
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial images carry a watermark
- Included plugins process one bracketed set at once
- Batch automation is preset-based
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