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PhotomatixCL
What it is
PhotomatixCL is a command-line interface for adding HDR processing to automated imaging workflows on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It merges exposure-bracketed photos into HDR images, then processes them with tone mapping or exposure fusion. Image tools include alignment, ghost removal, and HDR presets; results can be saved as JPG, TIFF, or EXR. Inputs can come from a computer or local network, or be downloaded from a web server. A PhotomatixCL run processes one bracketed set, while the bundled Driver can batch process folders of sets. The CLI is designed for cloud or local server workflows and does not require API integration code. Linux downloads include Ubuntu, a statically linked universal build, and an ARM build for Debian; the universal build omits lens correction. Trial runs do not consume credits but watermark output. Free-plan tracking needs internet access, and a connection outage prevents operation unless using trial mode. HDRsoft lists email and a technical support form.
For and against
For
- Merges bracketed photos using tone mapping or exposure fusion.
- Offers alignment, ghost removal, and HDR presets.
- Driver can batch process folders of image sets.
- Supports JPG, TIFF, and EXR output.
- Trial runs do not consume credits.
Against
- Each CLI run handles one bracketed set.
- Free-plan usage tracking requires internet access.
- Trial output carries a Photomatix watermark.
- Universal Linux build does not include lens correction.
The verdict
PhotomatixCL is oriented toward scripted HDR processing, with a bundled tool for batching folders of sets. Account for its one-set-per-run workflow and internet-dependent free-plan tracking.
Who it suits
PhotomatixCL may suit high-volume automated imaging pipelines, including real estate photography agencies and SaaS platforms that offer image editing. It is intended for users who want to add HDR merging to cloud or local server workflows.
Plans and prices
Lite
1,000 credits monthly · single system
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hdrsoft.com
Growth
Monthly credit quota selectable · additional credits charged by usage · multiple systems and concurrent instances supported
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hdrsoft.com
Free
100 credits monthly · one credit per run
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hdrsoft.com
Pay-As-You-Go
Credits purchased · single system per license key · top-ups add to remaining credits
Read 2 Oct 2026 · hdrsoft.com
On the record
- Batch processing
- PhotomatixCL processes one bracketed set per run; its bundled PhotomatixCL-Driver can batch process folders of sets.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- Free-plan usage tracking requires internet access, and PhotomatixCL fails during an internet outage unless trial mode is used.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Credit usage
- One HDR credit is charged per run that processes images, regardless of the number of bracketed input images.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Image features
- The tool includes image alignment, ghost removal, HDR presets, and saving results as JPG, TIFF, or EXR.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Inputs
- PhotomatixCL can load images from a computer or local network, or download them from a web server.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The CLI is designed to be run from automated workflows on cloud or local servers and requires no API integration code.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- HDRsoft describes the CLI as suited to high-volume automated pipelines, including real estate photography agencies and SaaS platforms offering image editing.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- Linux downloads include Ubuntu, a statically linked universal build, and an ARM build for Debian; the universal build does not include lens correction.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Processing
- It merges exposure-bracketed photos into HDR images and processes them with tone mapping or exposure fusion.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PhotomatixCL is a command-line interface for integrating HDR merge into an automated imaging solution.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- HDRsoft says it does not collect or store credit card information and stores collected information on its servers with access restricted to people who need it for support.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- HDRsoft lists email and a technical support form, with replies expected within 24 hours for licensing or ordering issues and within two business days for other queries.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Trial mode
- Trial mode does not consume credits and applies a Photomatix watermark to output images.hdrsoft.com · read 2 Oct 2026
