AutoHDR

2.1.8 HDR app for Windows

Automatically applies HDR settings to images using preset - Screenshot of AutoHDR
Automatic HDR configuration - Screenshot of AutoHDR
File type support and batch processing - Screenshot of AutoHDR

Tool to create images from multiple exposures, producing stunning and detailed photos with enhanced contrast.

AutoHDR is a freeware exposure adjuster app and image retoucher developed by Martin Sykes for Windows, it's straightforward and advanced.

It is capable of connecting to online services such as Facebook and Twitter.

The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of AutoHDR to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this exposure adjusting program.

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A crude way of creating HDR-like images from photographs

Despite great advances in technology, even the best camera often can't come close to capturing in a single shot the full range of light and shade visible to the human eye.

Also, unlike your eye which can adjust as it looks at each area of a scene, your camera is forced to make a single choice at the moment you press the button. It will do its best to select the most appropriate range but will often be forced to throw away (clip) either the darkest or brightest bits of the picture. The consequence is that your final photograph might turn out to be a poor representation of the scene.

While the limited range of the camera is a problem, it is its inability to adjust across the scene that is more often the cause of disappointing images. There are a number of software solutions available which try to correct this, but AutoHDR is different. AutoHDR is completely portable.

Features of AutoHDR

  • Batch Processing: Ability to process multiple images at once with the same settings.
  • Color Correction: Adjusts color balance and saturation for natural-looking results.
  • Custom Settings: Ability to create custom settings and save them for future use.
  • Exposure Fusion: Combines multiple images of different exposures into one HDR image.
  • Ghost Reduction: Removes unwanted moving objects from HDR images.
  • Histogram Adjustment: Adjusts the histogram of an image to improve color and contrast.
  • Image Editing: Includes basic editing functions such as crop, rotate and resize.
  • Noise Reduction: Reduces noise and artifacts for a smoother and more natural look.
  • Post-Processing: Includes options for sharpening, vignetting and more.
  • Presets: Offers a range of preset options for fast and easy optimization.
  • Preview: Instantly preview changes before saving the final result.
  • RAW Support: Ability to load and process RAW images from any camera.
  • Tone Mapping: Adds depth and detail to HDR images by adjusting luminance and tonal values.
  • Undo/Redo: Undo and redo adjustments so you can experiment without worry.

Compatibility and License

Is AutoHDR free?

AutoHDR is provided under a freeware license on Windows from graphics software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.1.8 is the latest version last time we checked.

Is AutoHDR for Windows 10?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  2. Free Graphics Software
  3. Exposure Adjusting Software
  4. Software for Windows 10
AutoHDR has been picked by our editors as very good.
AutoHDR has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested AutoHDR 2.1.8 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.