PTGui
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
What it is
PTGui is desktop software for turning photographs into panoramic images, including spherical panoramas covering 360° by 180°. It can detect overlapping areas, join multiple image rows, and handle fisheye-lens photographs. Manual controls include a live preview and perspective editor. OpenCL acceleration can use supported graphics hardware during stitching. Source formats listed are JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and camera RAW; outputs include JPEG, TIFF, Photoshop, and DNG. PTGui Pro adds HDR stitching, masking, viewpoint correction, exposure fusion, and a patch tool. The application processes projects, templates, and photographs locally and primarily works offline. Optional HTTPS activity covers updates, license activation, and opt-in crash reporting. The unlimited functional trial places a visible watermark on stitched panoramas. PTGui runs on Linux, macOS 10.15 or later, and Windows 10 build 18362 or later.
For and against
For
- Stitches spherical 360° × 180° panoramas
- Supports fisheye images and multiple image rows
- Accepts JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and camera RAW
- Processes files locally and primarily offline
- Unlimited functional trial available
Against
- Trial panoramas carry a visible watermark
- No free plan is offered
- Technical support is forum-only, not email or telephone
The verdict
PTGui combines automatic panorama assembly with manual perspective controls and local processing. Its trial is unrestricted by time but watermarked, while Pro adds advanced HDR, masking, and correction tools.
Who it suits
It suits photographers who need standard or spherical panoramas, RAW support, manual control, or batch stitching on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Users wanting Pro features should consider the separate Pro edition.
Plans and prices
Company license
For a specified number of computers · subscription provides access to the latest version · exact price not shown on the accessible order page
Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
Floating license
For a specified number of simultaneous users · can be installed on many computers · exact price not shown on the accessible order page
Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
PTGui Pro personal license
Personal use · activate on up to two computers simultaneously · adds HDR stitching, masking and viewpoint correction · exact price not shown on the accessible order page
Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
PTGui Standard personal license
Personal use · activate on up to two computers simultaneously · exact price not shown on the accessible order page
Read 30 Sep 2026 · ptgui.com
On the record
- Automatic stitching
- The software can identify how photos overlap and stitch multiple rows of images, including images taken with fisheye lenses.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company
- PTGui is made by New House Internet Services B.V., which says it was founded in 1996.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- GPU acceleration
- PTGui supports OpenCL GPU-accelerated stitching on supported hardware.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Image formats
- The feature comparison lists JPEG, TIFF, PNG and camera RAW source images, plus JPEG, TIFF, Photoshop and DNG output.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- License upgrades
- Personal licenses include one year of free upgrades, and the maker says minor updates within the licensed major version remain free afterward.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Local processing
- PTGui is described as a local desktop application that processes project files, templates and photographs on the user's computer.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Manual control
- PTGui also provides a manual mode, live preview and an editor for adjusting panorama perspective.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Network activity
- The maker says the application primarily works offline and uses HTTPS for optional update checks, license activation and opt-in crash reporting.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Pro features
- PTGui Pro adds HDR stitching, masking, viewpoint correction, exposure fusion and a patch tool.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- PTGui stitches photographs into panoramic images, including spherical 360° × 180° panoramas.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security support
- The maker says PTGui 13.x will receive free critical security updates through January 31, 2030, and that it does not operate a financial bug bounty program.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported systems
- PTGui runs on Windows 10 build 18362 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, and Linux.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Technical support
- Technical support is provided through a public forum where PTGui developers and experienced users answer questions; the company says it does not provide technical support by email or telephone.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Trial limitation
- The fully functional trial has no time limit, but stitched panoramas have a visible watermark.ptgui.com · read 30 Sep 2026
