Helicon Focus downloads

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You can download and use the program for evaluation purposes for 30 days.
After evaluation period the program will add promotion text to the resulting image.

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Windows versions:

Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7.

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 5.0.11 (17.03.2010)

List of changes:

RAW libraries updated
Minor bugs with method A and 3D Viewer fixed
Helicon Remote: Time lapse shooting added

Download Helicon Focus (27.8 Mb)

* Special offers for upgrading to Pro version are available

Visit gallery of 3D samples

Mac OS versions:

Requires Mac OS 10.5 or higher. Latest Mac OS version recommended.
To install the program please download DMG file, open it and drag Helicon Focus to Application folder.

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.2.1 (19.10.2009)

List of changes:

Fixed random crash on processing big number of stacks
Improved error handling
German localization is improved
Fixed issue when 3D-models were flipped after export from Helicon Focus
Improved export from Helicon 3D Viewer

Download Helicon Focus Mac (10.8 Mb)

For Mac OS X 10.4.11: Download Helicon Focus Mac 4.0.5 (5.7 Mb)

For Mac development we use and recommend services of d-Studio, Ltd.

History of changes:

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 5.0.10 (18.02.2010)

Helicon Remote: Added keyboard shortcuts
Helicon Remote: Added support for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 7D, EOS Kiss X3/EOS REBEL T1i /EOS 500D, Nikon D5000

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 5.0.6 (10.12.2009)

Export of semitransparent layers is now possible in Pro and X64 versions
Image browser window updated to work correctly with large number of images
Export plug-in for Adobe Lightroom is now available to impove workflow
Helicon Remote, utility for automated focus, exposure bracketing and remote shooting included into installation

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.80 (30.06.2009)

Brightness adjustment redesigned and enabled by default

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.77 (19.05.2009)

Show map option added on the retouching to make it more efficient
Depth map feathering added allowing more control on merging source images
Depth map can be saved now as full resolution image
RAW libraries updated
A problem with false positive virus warning solved
The bug with 16 bit images fixed

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.70.5 Beta1 (02.02.2009)

Advanced interpolation methods added (Laczos, Sinc256)
New server architecture implemented (x64 version only) to access more memory on 32 and 64 bit systems
RAW libraries updated

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.62 (15.12.2008)

RAW libraries updated

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.61 (06.11.2008)

3D model can be exported into widely supported Wavefront OBJ format

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.60 (beta) (24.09.2008)

Helicon 3D Viewer added enabling 3D visualization of the stack
Improved algorithm of image alignment in difficult cases
Fixed bug with brighness adjustment
RAW libraries updated

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.50 (29.07.2008)

New RAW converter (Adobe DNG Converter) added
RAW libraries for embedded converter updated
A bug with micropanorama solved

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.48 (09.06.2008)

Memory management optimized for big images
Bugs with Dust map fixed

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.47 (14.04.2008)

3rd party dlls were updated. Some antivirus programs gave false virus alarm with the current components

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.46 (24.03.2008)

Bug with retouching 16 bit images fixed
Minor design changes made

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.40 (23.01.2008)

New stacking method added
Memory and speed optimization performed especially for multiprocessor computers
RAW libraries updated

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.30 (18.12.2007)

Panorama function added (available in Pro and MP versions)
Better support for big (60Mp+) images
Minor changes in interface and bug fixes

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.21 (7.09.2007)

Better support for big (30Mp+) images
Support for 3Gb of RAM instead of standard 2Gb limit
(/3GB flag should be set in Boot.ini, details here)
Minor changes in interface and bug fixes

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.20 (8.08.2007, English version only)

Undo feature for retouching brushes
RAW libraries updated
Bug with 16 bit images on retouching tab fixed

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.16 (17.04.2007)

DCRAW, alternative RAW converter added
Better support for high resolution (30+Mp) images
Design updated to increase readability
RAW libraries updated
Bug on exit fixed

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.10.2 (8.03.2007)

1. Batch processing is now available to Pro and MP users
2. Web-based animations of the source image stack can be created
3. Design updated
4. RAW libraries updated

Helicon Focus (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.03 (7.09.2006)

1. Error with Help window was fixed
2. Multiprocessor support is now available. Current Pro users can upgrade to Multiprocessor version for free. Send a request to our support (support@heliconfilter.com)
3. German, French, Spanish, Italian languages are now supported for interface and help files
4. Ability to call Helicon Filter to enhance resulting image added
5. Text functions updated. Multi-line text is now available
6. "Select every second/third image" commands added to speed up processing of very long stacks
7. Design slightly changed

Helicon Focus (Lite and Pro) 4.01 (25.07.2006)

1. Retouching functions added to Pro version, replacing Opacity map feature
2. Scale bar and text can now be added to the resulting image
3. Speed of the processing is much improved
4. RAW libraries updated to support Canon 30D, Fuji S3 Pro, Pentax *istDL, Sony R1 cameras
5. Automatic online registration added

Helicon Focus (Lite and Pro) 3.20 (21.11.2005)

Version for Windows

Only RAW libararies were updated

Helicon Focus (Lite and Pro) 3.10 (14.03.2005)

3.10 version:

Enhanced performance (1.5x compared to 3.00 version)
Pro version with editable opacity maps

3.00 version:

Automatic adjustment and resize of adjacent images
"Dust map" feature
Support for RAW files and 16bit TIFFs

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.2 (08.09.2009)

Added 3d-viewer
Added German localization
Implemented saving result as web-animation
Optimized for Snow Leopard

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.1.1 (30.06.2009)

Introduced possibility to specify directory for temporary files
Introduced opportunity to change output image DPI
Improved performance
Improved image processing
Fixed a batch of UI issues

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro X64) 4.1 (17.04.2009)

Starting from 4.1 we dropped support of the Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger). Tiger users can download Helicon Focus Mac 4.0.5 with Multiprocessor support feature enabled for all types of licenses (Lite, Pro, Pro X64)
Multiprocessor license is replaced with Pro X64 license for all users and becomes unavailable running on Mac OS X 10.4.11
Added possibility to run in 64 bit mode for users with Pro X64 license
Introduced Helicon Focus Help Book
Improved performance
Fixed a batch of UI issues

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro Multiprocessor) 4.0.5 (16.04.2009)

Starting from Helicon Focus 4.0.5 multiprocessor support is available in all licenses (Lite, Pro, Pro X64)
Introduced Helicon Focus Help Book
Improved performance
Fixed a batch of UI issues

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro Multiprocessor) 4.0.4 (31.03.2009)

Significantly improved performance and memory usage
Introduced depth map visualization while using copy source retouching tool
Added control over depth map feathering to achieve better sharpness
Corrected saving of 48-bit images to PSD format
Introduced possibility to save results in number of additional image formats
Improved overall stability

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Pro Multiprocessor) 4.0.1 (03.02.2009)

New interpolation methods
Improved performance on PowerPC machines
Improved stability in Panorama and Saving modes
More Photoshop-like keyboard shortcuts
More actions in pop-up menu of the source images table view
Many user interface issues fixed
Advanced interpolation methods added (Laczos, Sinc256)

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 4.0 (31.12.2008)

Retouching brushes added (available in Pro and MP versions). Now you can clone areas from the source images to fix artifacts like halos or moving objects
Enhanced Lanczos resampling added which preserves more details during image alignment process
Interface completely redesigned

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 3.79 (25.02.2008)

New stacking method added
Memory and speed optimization performed especially for multiprocessor computers
Panorama function added (available in Pro and MP versions)
Online registration with short activation code is now available

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 3.61 (13.12.2007)

Problem with 16-bit images on Intel platform solved

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 3.60 (04.12.2007)

Support for Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) added
Version is compiled as Universal Binary and can be run natively on Power PC and Intel platforms
Better support for large files (up to 85Mp)

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite, Pro, Multiprocessor) 3.51 (11.06.2007)

Multiprocessor support (v.3.50+)
Improved performance (v.3.50+)
Better support for high resolution (30+Mp) images (v.3.51+)

Helicon Focus Mac (Lite and Pro) 3.20 (31.12.2005)

Version for Mac OS 10.3+