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Also covers linux and photography · open source
Merge RAW exposures into HDR images with HDRMerge and consult its user manual.
Alternatives
The Best Hdrmerge Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives3 free · 10 open source
Looking for something like Hdrmerge? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 10 are open source.
Combine two or more RAW exposure files into one RAW image with an extended dynamic range using HDRMerge.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionHDRMergeMerge RAW exposures into HDR images with HDRMerge and…Free or freemium optionRawTherapeeRawTherapee is a free, cross-platform raw photo processing…Another optionPhotiniEdit EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata in digital photographs…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDRMerge | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | Photini | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | LightZone | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Darktable | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | ExifLooter | — | Yes | Linux |
| 6 | stegpy | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Exif Tool Gui | — | Yes | Windows |
| 8 | Sherloq | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Raw Therapee | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | RawTherapee | Free | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
All Hdrmerge alternatives
2
Also covers linux and photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Edit EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata in digital photographs with Photini, a free desktop application.
3
Also covers linux and photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Edit photos with LightZone, a digital darkroom application for Mac, Windows and Linux.
4
Also covers photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Develop RAW photos and manage photography workflows with darktable, an open-source application.
5
Also covers photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Find geolocation data in image URLs and directories, then inspect the results with OpenStreetMap integration.
6
Also covers photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Encode information in image, audio or video files with stegpy, a program based on the least-significant-bit method.
7
Also covers photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Manage ExifTool from a Windows interface with ExifToolGui, a graphical front end for the metadata utility.
8
Also covers photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Inspect digital images with Sherloq's open-source forensic analysis tools.
9
Also covers photography · same kind of open-source project · open source
Process RAW photographs with RawTherapee, a cross-platform image editing program.
10
Also covers linux and photography · open source · free
RawTherapee is a free, cross-platform raw photo processing program for developing raw files from digital cameras.
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OpenPuff
embeddedsw.net/OpenPuff_Steganography_Home.htmlAlso covers linux and photography
Hide data in files or add watermarks with OpenPuff, a steganography program for Windows.
12
fSpy
fspy.ioAlso covers linux and photography
Match a photograph's perspective to a 3D scene with fSpy, an open-source cross-platform application.
13
Aperisolve
aperisolve.frAlso covers linux and photography
Inspect image layers and bit planes with Aperi'Solve's online steganography analysis platform.
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Aperisolve
aperisolve.comAlso covers linux and photography
Analyze images for hidden data with Aperi'Solve, which extracts layers and bit planes for steganography checks.
15
Also covers photography · free
Hide information inside image files with OpenStego, a free steganography and watermarking program.
16
darktable
darktable.orgAlso covers photography
Use darktable to organize photography work and process RAW image files with its open-source editing application.
17
TheExifer
thexifer.netAlso covers photography
Edit EXIF metadata and manage image files stored locally or in cloud services with TheExifer.
18
adarsus
adarsus.com/en/remove-metadata-online-document…Also covers photography
Remove hidden metadata and data from images and other files with MetaClean's web service.
19
Canon Camera Museum
global.canon/en/c-museum/camera-series.htmlAlso covers photography
Browse Canon cameras by product series in the Canon Camera Museum's online collection.
20
Also covers photography · free plan
View, create and edit EXIF metadata with Exif Pilot, a free image metadata editor.
21
ViewEXIF
imgonline.com.ua/eng/exif-info.phpAlso covers photography
View EXIF, IPTC and XMP metadata from JPEG photos with this online image viewer.
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Picarta
picarta.aiAlso covers photography
Estimate where a photo was taken with Picarta's AI image location search by uploading an image.
23
jimpl.com
jimpl.comAlso covers photography
View photo metadata online, including when and where an image was taken, using jimpl.com.
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OnlineEXIFViewer
onlineexifviewer.comAlso covers photography
View camera settings, GPS coordinates and other EXIF data from an image with this free online viewer.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Darktable24 alternativesCanon Camera Museum24 alternativesExifLooter24 alternativesRawTherapee24 alternativesLightZone24 alternativesstegpy24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Hdrmerge?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Hdrmerge are HDRMerge, Photini, and LightZone.
Is there a free alternative to Hdrmerge?
Yes. RawTherapee, OpenStego, and ColorPilot are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Hdrmerge?
Yes: HDRMerge, Photini, LightZone, and Darktable.
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