Photomatix Basic for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Photomatix Basic is a straightforward tool designed to combine two exposures, enhancing dynamic range and generating High Dynamic Range Images for high-contrast scenes.

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Pros
- Increases dynamic range by blending two exposures
- Generates High Dynamic Range Images
- Supports batch processing for automated combination
- Handles multiple image formats including JPEG, TIFF, and OpenEXR
- Allows viewing of local HDRI data
Cons
- Limited to combining only two exposures
- Does not offer advanced editing tools
- Focuses solely on HDRI generation

Photomatix Basic for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: December 17, 2005

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
128 MB RAM, more recommended

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Total Downloads: 10,946

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.5/5

2 User Votes

Works great.
ChrisJohanssonMay 21, 2009
Pros
If you can live with watermarks.
Cons
Otherwise not.
Summary
I would rather/have to buy the paid version, as a watermarked HDR image is pretty useless.
Powerful product. Easy to use.
islandsoftJanuary 12, 2009
Pros
Powerful product. Easy to use.
Cons
Listed as no limitations on free version but watermark is imprinted on the final results by the free version. Misleading, at least. Makes me distrust the company to say no Limitations and yet have a serious one.
Summary
Watermarks make output useless.

Developer’s Description

By MultimediaPhoto

creates HDRI & blends two exposures

Photomatix Basic combines differently exposed images of a high contrast scene. Photomatix Basic lets you:

Increase dynamic range by combining two exposures
Generate High Dynamic Range Images from differently exposed shots
View local data of your HDRI
Automate image combination through batch processing

Photomatix Basic support JPEG, TIFF (24-bit, 48-bit, Floating Point), Radiance RGBE and OpenEXR formats.