MakeHDR vs Photoshop for HDR photos
Both produce true gain-map HDR files. The difference is everything around it: time, cost, and complexity.
See the difference
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| MakeHDR | Editing apps + plugins | |
|---|---|---|
| Time per file | Seconds | Minutes of manual editing |
| Cost | $12.99/mo or $149.99 once | $20+/mo plus paid plugins |
| Learning curve | Drop a file | 32-bit workflows, gain-map and 10-bit exports |
| Privacy | Photos and video stay on your device | Tied to a Creative Cloud account |
If HDR editing in 32-bit is your craft, Photoshop is the right tool. If you want your finished photos to glow on modern screens — without the pipeline — that's exactly what MakeHDR does. And when you need HDR video, it does that too: drop a clip and get true HDR.