Aurora HDR 1.0.1.6438 for Mac
Mac Photo & DesignAurora HDR is Skylum's dedicated high dynamic range photo editor for the Mac, created with HDR photographer Trey Ratcliff. It takes a set of bracketed shots of the same scene, or a single image, and blends them into one photo that holds detail in both the brightest skies and the darkest shadows. It can run on its own or as a plugin alongside editors like Photoshop and Lightroom, and it is known for results that look photographic rather than heavily processed.
Key Features
- Merges bracketed exposures into a single HDR image
- Tone mapping that can also enhance a single photo
- One-click Looks for fast starting points, with full manual controls behind them
- Layers, masking and brushing for local adjustments
- Support for RAW, JPEG, TIFF and other common camera formats
How to Download
- Make sure your Mac runs a recent version of macOS and has space for your images.
- Use the green Download button on this page, or check the developer Skylum's website for the edition they currently offer.
- Install the app, activate it with your own licence details if asked, and open a bracketed set to create your first HDR image.
System Requirements
Aurora HDR runs on Macs with a recent version of macOS, on Intel and Apple silicon machines. Merging large RAW brackets is processor and memory hungry, so a Mac with more RAM will handle big panoramas and batches more comfortably.
FAQs
Does Aurora HDR replace Lightroom or Photoshop?
Not necessarily. Many photographers use it as a specialist HDR step inside a wider workflow, since it also works as a plugin for those hosts.
Is a free version available?
Skylum has historically offered trials on its products. Check the developer's website for the current trial and edition options, as this page does not offer unlocked software.
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