Aurora HDR AlternativesImage Editors and other similar apps like Aurora HDR

Aurora HDR is described as 'The world’s most advanced HDR photo editor, enjoyed by millions of photographers. And the only HDR photo software, named “Best Mac App of the Year”' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Aurora HDR for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Aurora HDR alternative is Pixlr, which is free. Other great apps like Aurora HDR are Adobe Photoshop Express, Luminance HDR, Photomatix and Edit Photo.

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Aurora HDR is the world’s most advanced HDR photo editor, enjoyed by millions of photographers. And is the only HDR photo software, named “Best Mac App of the Year”.

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Aurora HDR alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2024
  1. Pixlr icon
     381 likes

    Explore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.

    213 Pixlr alternatives
    Pixlr screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Gradients
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Correct Red Eyes
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Open PSD files
    10.  Custom overlays
    11.  AI-Powered
    Pixlr iconAurora HDR Icon

    Pixlr VS Aurora HDR

    Is Pixlr a good alternative to Aurora HDR?
     
    • Pixlr is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to Aurora HDR.

    • Pixlr is the most popular free alternative to Aurora HDR.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryAurora HDR is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightAurora HDR is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop Express icon
     116 likes

    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    168 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives
    Adobe Photoshop Express screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Adobe Photoshop Express Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom Brushes
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Android icon  Android Sync
    7.  Business Simulator
    8.  Support for Android Things
    9.  Sync with Simplenote
    Adobe Photoshop Express iconAurora HDR Icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express VS Aurora HDR

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  3. Luminance HDR icon
     36 likes

    Luminance HDR is a graphical user interface (based on the Qt5 toolkit) that provides a complete workflow for HDR imaging.

    33 Luminance HDR alternatives
    Luminance HDR screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Luminance HDR Features

    1.  HDR Support
    Discontinued

    Latest version 2.6.1.1 was released in 2021.https://sourceforge.net/projects/qtpfsgui/files/luminance/

    Luminance HDR iconAurora HDR Icon

    Luminance HDR VS Aurora HDR

    Is Luminance HDR a good alternative to Aurora HDR?
     
    • Luminance HDR is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Aurora HDR.

    • Luminance HDR is the most popular Open Source alternative to Aurora HDR.

    • Luminance HDR is Free and Open SourceAurora HDR is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Photomatix icon
     13 likes

    Photomatix Pro is a photography software primarily designed to make the process of creating high dynamic range photos easier and more streamlined. By automatically blending multiple exposures of photos, it has the ability to create fully 32-bit images as well as tone mapped...

    20 Photomatix alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Photomatix Features

    1.  HDR Support
    2.  Create composite HDR photos
    Photomatix iconAurora HDR Icon

    Photomatix VS Aurora HDR

    Is Photomatix a good alternative to Aurora HDR?
     
    • Photomatix is the most popular commercial alternative to Aurora HDR.

    • Photomatix is Paid and ProprietaryAurora HDR is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Edit Photo icon
     1 like

    The free online photo editor in your browser.

    192 Edit Photo alternatives
    Edit Photo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Edit Photo Features

    1.  HDR Support
    Edit Photo iconAurora HDR Icon

    Edit Photo VS Aurora HDR

    Is Edit Photo a good alternative to Aurora HDR?
     
  6. Dynamic Photo-HDR icon
     4 likes

    Dynamic-PHOTO HDR is a new generation of High Dynamic Range image software with many advanced features, such as Pin Warping and Anti-Ghosting. A High Dynamic Range photography can be created by taking few photos with different exposure, then combining them in the software into a...

    18 Dynamic Photo-HDR alternatives
    Main

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Dynamic Photo-HDR Features

    1.  HDR Support
    Dynamic Photo-HDR iconAurora HDR Icon

    Dynamic Photo-HDR VS Aurora HDR

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  7. HDRtist icon
     2 likes

    HDRtist is a new Mac HDR photography tool from Ohanaware. HDRtist is easy to use HDR software, that creates HDR photos and tone maps them in a single step. An intuitive design makes it simple to choose from our 4 different tone mapping techniques.

    5 HDRtist alternatives
    HDRtist screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    HDRtist Features

    1.  HDR Support
    HDRtist iconAurora HDR Icon

    HDRtist VS Aurora HDR

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  8. WidsMob HDR icon
     2 likes

    Simple and advanced HDR photo editor to recreate high dynamic range photos as eye-view. Advanced tone mapping algorithm, customize HDR parameters, auto align and adjustment, support both JPEG and RAW files.

    29 WidsMob HDR alternatives
    align images and ghost suppression

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    WidsMob HDR Features

    1.  HDR Support
    2.  Create composite HDR photos
    WidsMob HDR iconAurora HDR Icon

    WidsMob HDR VS Aurora HDR

    Is WidsMob HDR a good alternative to Aurora HDR?
     
  9. Picturenaut icon
     1 like

    You want the accuracy of HDRShop, with all the low-level control to squeeze out the maximum on image quality. But you you also want all the modern convenience features like exposure detection from EXIF data, image alignment and ghost removal?

    19 Picturenaut alternatives
    Picturenaut screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Picturenaut Features

    1.  HDR Support
    Picturenaut iconAurora HDR Icon

    Picturenaut VS Aurora HDR

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  10. easyHDR icon
     1 like

    Extend the dynamic range of images by blending digital photos and tone mapping. Apply automatic or manual alignment. Get the most realistic results. High Dynamic Range image processing software.

    16 easyHDR alternatives
    easyHDR screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    easyHDR Features

    1.  HDR Support
    easyHDR iconAurora HDR Icon

    easyHDR VS Aurora HDR

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  11. AliveColors icon
     1 like

    AliveColors is comprehensive graphics and photo editing software for Windows and Mac. It comes in Free, Home, and Pro versions, with differing levels of functionality. Boost your creativity with AliveColors!.

    170 AliveColors alternatives
    AliveColors screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    AliveColors Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  RAW Photo Editors
    5.  Photo effects
    6.  Photographic filters
    7.  HDR Support
    8.  Retouch photos
    AliveColors iconAurora HDR Icon

    AliveColors VS Aurora HDR

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  12. Oloneo PhotoEngine icon
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    Oloneo® PhotoEngine™ is the only HDR and Raw processing software offering digital photographers full control over light and exposure in real-time, as if they were still behind the lens.

    19 Oloneo PhotoEngine alternatives
    HDR ReLight (before)

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Oloneo PhotoEngine Features

    1.  Denoise
    2.  HDR Support
    Oloneo PhotoEngine iconAurora HDR Icon

    Oloneo PhotoEngine VS Aurora HDR

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