Try Photomatix for Linux

Photomatix for Linux gives you all the tools you need to merge exposures to HDR and adjust the image in the style you want.

✓Large choice of styles with one-click presets
✓Merge to 32-bit HDR
✓Automatic image alignment
✓Automatic ghost removal
✓Batch Processing

"Photomatix gives you the power to take control of your processing, with ease, efficiency and consistency."

While there are different products out there, nothing has been able to produce the same consistent, beautiful photos as can be made using Photomatix.

Our workflow, using Photomatix, allows us to process 100 photos in less than an hour with complete color and lighting accuracy. No need to pay foreign editors, you can do it all yourself with ease, saving you money and headache.

I have multiple real estate photography business in multiple cities and taught hundreds of real estate photographers from all over the world, and none of this could have been possible without Photomatix. "

Rob Moroto

Real estate photography instructor

Try for free, no registration required. The trial adds a watermark to the final image.

A license is a US$49 one-time purchase.

The next version of Photomatix for Linux (v3) is expected in Q2 2025. It will be a free upgrade for v2 customers.

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Recent Ubuntu & Linux Mint:

Photomatix for Linux v2.0.2 (Ubuntu 23.04 & 24.04 64-bit)

Photomatix for Linux v2.0.1 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS & 22.04 64-bit / Linux Mint 20 64-bit)

Earlier Ubuntu & Linux Mint:

Photomatix for Linux v2.0.1 (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit)

Photomatix for Linux v1.1 (16.04 LTS 64-bit / Linux Mint 18)

For Kubuntu 17.10: Use above Ubuntu 16.04 download link and see installation on Kubuntu 17.10.

Installation

To install Photomatix for Linux:

Double-click on the .deb package you have downloaded from the above link.
The software installer should open. Click on the Install button of the software installer's window.

If you prefer to install via the command-line, or if installing with the instructions above doesn't work, you have two other options for installing Photomatix. Open a terminal window, then do either of the following:

If you have gdebi installed, you can install using this command:

sudo gdebi /path/to/downloaded-file.deb

Alternatively, you can use this command:

dpkg -i /path/to/downloaded-file.deb

Then, if there are any errors about unresolved dependencies:

sudo apt-get install -f

Installation on Kubuntu 17.10

First, install libgtkmm-3.0 first by using this command:

sudo apt install libgtkmm-3.0

Then, install Photomatix for Linux 1.1 for Ubuntu 16.04.

Exposure Bracketing

The HDR process starts with taking multiple exposures. Learn how to set Exposure Bracketing (AEB) on various camera models.

If you want to test Photomatix Pro before you've taken any bracketed photos, you can download some on the bracketed photo samples page.

More information

User Manual Photomatix for Linux

For tutorials and tips, check our Learning Center.

Update log

14-Jul-20: updated in Photomatix for Linux v2.0

Added a new HDR style called Fusion/Interior method, which is specially designed for capturing the full range of brightness in real estate interior shots. It comes with two built-in presets, 'Interior' and 'Interior 2'.
Added Straightening adjustment in the Finishing window, for straightening crooked vertical and horizontal lines.
Batch processing can now use presets.
Added support for OpenEXR files.
Workflow is now color managed.

5-Dec-17: Updated in Photomatix for Linux v1.1

A new Tone Mapping method called Tone Balancer, which is good for realistic-looking results. It comes with six HDR settings and five built-in presets, such as the 'Realistic' preset.
Thumbnails for custom user presets.
A 'Finishing Touch' window, offering Contrast, Sharpening and Crop.
The Contrast Optimizer method has a new setting, called 'Luminance'.
EXIF and other metadata are now fully transferred to the final image.
Support for RAW files from recent camera models, including Canon 5D Mark IV, 6D Mark II and 800D, Nikon D5600, Sony A99 MK II and Panasonic GH5.
Made the position of the "Load Photos" window remembered across sessions.
Added documentation (available from the 'Help' menu, or directly here).
Added German localisation.

10-Jul-16: Photomatix for Linux v1.0

First version of Photomatix for Linux is released.

Version 1.0 includes:

Tone Mapping using the Details Enhancer, Contrast Optimizer and Tone Compressor methods.
Exposure Fusion using the Fusion/Natural method.
Alignment for hand-held shots, and for those taken on a tripod.
Noise reduction.
Automatic deghosting.
Batch processing.