Helicon Focus

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Author: Helicon Soft Ltd.

Helicon Focus — Free Download. Helicon Focus Stacking

Helicon Focus is a program designed to combine multiple images with different focal planes into a single, fully sharp photograph. It uses advanced algorithms to process image sequences and improve depth of field in macro photography, microscopy, and product photography.

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File size: 119 MB

The latest version of Helicon Focus is: 8.3.5

Operating system: Windows, Mac OS

Languages: English

Developer: Helicon Soft Ltd.

Price: $0.00 USD

Real-time rendering. The program processes images immediately, showing changes instantly. This speeds up your work by allowing adjustments without having to reprocess the entire sequence.
Three stacking methods. Helicon Focus offers algorithms A, B, and C. Method A (Weighted Average) works best for images with fine details, method B (Depth Map) is well suited to objects with complex overlapping structures, and method C (Pyramid) preserves edges and contrast better.
Automatic alignment correction. Compensates for small shifts between frames caused by vibrations or involuntary camera movement during capture.
Batch processing. Lets you load multiple image sequences and process them automatically without manual intervention, saving time on large projects.
Retouching tools. Includes features for manually editing problem areas, such as zones with artifacts or poorly blended edges, using brushes and cloning tools.
RAW support. Works directly with RAW files from most digital cameras, preserving maximum image quality during processing.
Helicon Remote integration. You can control the camera directly from the software to capture automated focus sequences, ideal for photo studios.
Export in multiple formats. Saves final results in TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and other popular formats, with control over compression and metadata.
Depth maps. Generates graphical representations of depth in the image, useful for technical analysis or artistic effects.
Plugin compatibility. Works as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, allowing you to keep your workflow inside these programs.
Advanced parameter settings. Detailed control over smoothing radius, sharpness threshold, and other parameters to optimize the final result for each type of image.

Helicon Focus was developed by Helicon Soft Ltd, a company specializing in imaging software. The first version was released in 2003, and it has since been used by professional photographers and scientists. The program is written in C++ to ensure high performance in image processing. Over the years it has added new technologies such as GPU acceleration and support for high-resolution cameras.