Does Lightroom export Ultra HDR?

Recent Lightroom can output HDR, but the gain-map workflow is limited and tied to the subscription. MakeHDR produces standards-compliant Ultra HDR from any finished JPEG in your browser.

Can I use both together?

Yes — that's the ideal flow. Edit in Lightroom, export a JPEG, then convert it with MakeHDR for true gain-map HDR.

Do I need a subscription?

No. It's $12.99/month or $149.99 once — no subscription required for lifetime access. You can try it with a watermark first.

MakeHDR vs Lightroom for HDR photos

Lightroom is a full RAW editor; MakeHDR is focused — it turns a finished photo into true gain-map HDR in one drop (and converts video to HDR too). Here's how they compare for getting real HDR output.

See the difference

	MakeHDR	Lightroom
Gain-map HDR export	Built in, one drop	Limited, export tricks
Time per photo	Seconds	Full edit workflow
Learning curve	Drop a file	Catalogs, modules, presets
Price	$12.99/mo or $149.99 once	Subscription only

Use Lightroom to edit. When you want the finished JPEG to glow in HDR on phones and social, MakeHDR does that in seconds — no catalog required. It turns SDR clips into true HDR video, as well.

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Convert a photo in seconds