HDR Forge

Batch HDR Photo Processing

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

Turn your bracketed photos into stunning HDR images in seconds. Metal-accelerated for blazing performance on Apple Silicon. HDR Forge is the professional HDR processing app built exclusively for Mac. Transform your Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) photo sets into stunning High Dynamic Range images with unprecedented speed and quality. BATCH PROCESSING POWERHOUSE • Process hundreds of bracket sets in a single operation • Intelligent auto-detection groups your photos by exposure, timestamp, and filename patterns • Queue-based batch export with real-time progress tracking • Background processing lets you keep working while exports complete METAL-ACCELERATED PERFORMANCE • Native Metal compute shaders deliver 3-5x faster processing than CPU-based alternatives • Optimized for Apple Silicon with unified memory architecture • Real-time preview updates as you adjust settings • Process a 3-bracket 24MP RAW set in under 2 seconds PROFESSIONAL-GRADE OUTPUT • Mertens exposure fusion for natural-looking results • Advanced ghost detection prevents artifacts from moving subjects • State-of-the-art alignment handles handheld bracket shots • Preserve full highlight and shadow detail with 32-bit HDR pipeline COMPREHENSIVE FORMAT SUPPORT Input: CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, DNG, ORF, RW2, JPEG, HEIF, TIFF, PNG, OpenEXR, Radiance HDR Output: JPEG, HEIF with HDR gain map, 16-bit TIFF, 32-bit Linear TIFF, OpenEXR, Radiance HDR, DNG INTUITIVE CONTROLS • Built-in presets: Natural, Dramatic, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior, Exterior • Fine-tune exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, whites, blacks • Local tone mapping with clarity and micro-contrast control • Color temperature and tint adjustments • Real-time histogram and clipping overlay DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Real estate photographers processing 200+ images per shoot • Architectural photographers requiring maximum quality • Interior designers needing consistent branded looks • Drone operators with GPS metadata preservation WORKFLOW INTEGRATION • Drag and drop from Finder, Photos, or any DAM application • Preserve original EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates • Custom file naming templates with variables • Export directly to your preferred folder structure NATIVE MAC EXPERIENCE • Built with SwiftUI for a beautiful, responsive interface • Full support for Dark Mode • Keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflows • Accessibility features for all users FREE TO TRY • Full HDR processing and preview in free tier • Export JPEG at 50% resolution for free • Upgrade to Pro for full resolution export in all formats • One-time purchase, no subscription HDR Forge transforms multi-hour post-production sessions into streamlined, GPU-accelerated workflows that complete in minutes. Whether you're processing a single interior shoot or an entire property portfolio, HDR Forge delivers professional results at unprecedented speed. Download now and experience the future of HDR processing on Mac.

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Version 1.0.1 -General stability improvements

Version 1.0.1

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    Seller
    Scott Manley
    Size
    3.1 MB
    Category
    Photo & Video
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.6 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2026 Scott Manley
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