Helicon Focus Alternatives

Helicon Focus is described as 'Image editing software that creates one completely focused image from several partially focused images by combining the focused areas. The program is designed for macrophotography, microphotography and landscape photography when sharpness from zero to' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are six alternatives to Helicon Focus for Windows, Linux, Mac and iPad. The best Helicon Focus alternative is Affinity Photo. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try DSLR Bracketeer or Enblend/Enfuse. Other great apps like Helicon Focus are Zerene Stacker, TuFuse and CombineZP.

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Helicon Focus alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
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  1. Affinity Photo icon

    Affinity Photo

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    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

    93 Affinity Photo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Affinity Photo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Open PSD files
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Color management
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Regulation layers
    9.  Photoshop Plugins Support
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Affinity Photo VS Helicon Focus

     

    • Affinity Photo is the most popular Windows, Mac & iPad alternative to Helicon Focus.

    • Affinity Photo is the most popular commercial alternative to Helicon Focus.

    • Affinity Photo is Paid and ProprietaryHelicon Focus is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Affinity Photo is LightweightHelicon Focus is not according to our users
  2. DSLR Bracketeer icon

    DSLR Bracketeer

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    DSLR Bracketeer is a simple program for automatic focus bracketing on Canon EOS DSLR cameras. It is used for macro photography mostly.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DSLR Bracketeer screenshot 1

    DSLR Bracketeer Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Bracketing

    DSLR Bracketeer VS Helicon Focus

     

    • DSLR Bracketeer is the most popular free alternative to Helicon Focus.

    • DSLR Bracketeer is Free and ProprietaryHelicon Focus is Paid and Proprietary

  4. Zerene Stacker

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    Zerene Stacker is “focus stacking” software designed specifically for challenging macro subjects and discerning photographers. Of course it works great with simpler subjects, close-ups, and landscapes also!.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Individual images on the left, stacked result on the right.

    Zerene Stacker Features

    1.  Image stacking
    2.  Image Processing

    Zerene Stacker VS Helicon Focus

     

    • Zerene Stacker is the most popular Linux alternative to Helicon Focus.

    • Zerene Stacker is Paid and ProprietaryHelicon Focus is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Enblend/Enfuse

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    Enblend combines images that overlap into a single large image with no seams. Enfuse combines images that overlap into a single image with good exposure and good focus.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Enblend/Enfuse screenshot 1
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    Enblend/Enfuse Features

    1.  HDR Support
    2.  Image Combining

    Enblend/Enfuse VS Helicon Focus

     

    • Enblend/Enfuse is the most popular Open Source alternative to Helicon Focus.

    • Enblend/Enfuse is Free and Open SourceHelicon Focus is Paid and Proprietary

  7. TuFuse

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    TuFuse is a Windows command line program that creates extended dynamic range ("exposure blended") and extended depth of field ("focus blended") images. TuFuse uses a technique known as Image Fusion to combine the "best exposed" and/or "best...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TuFuse screenshot 1

    TuFuse Features

    1.  HDR Support

    TuFuse VS Helicon Focus

     
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    CombineZP

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    CombineZ is a computer program which runs on the newer versions of the Windows operating system. It is designed to process Stacks of digital images. What is a Stack in this sense? It is a set of pictures all of which have the same dimensions i.e.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    processing the pictures

    CombineZP Features

    1.  HDR Support
    2.  Noise Reduction
    3.  Retouch photos
    4.  Image Processing

    CombineZP VS Helicon Focus

     
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