Chromatic Aberration Filter: 5 Best Software to use
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Key notes
- Chromatic aberrations are unfortunate photography issues that can ruin a potentially good shot.
- Luckily, the issue is easy to fix if you use the appropiate editing software.
- Find below top-quality recommendations of both beginner-friendly and professional level photo editors.
- Each come with particular features such as HDR presets, color adjustments, automatic lightning fix, and more.
Chromatic aberrations are a common phenomenon in photography and video recordings. Fortunately enough, there are plenty of software tools that can handle imagery that has this issue, without having to repair or buy new camera lenses.
That being said, we have compiled a list of the best software tools that can handle this problem, and we will be ranking them based don multiple criteria.
These include the software’s availability, how easy it is to use, how efficient the end-results are, and more.
What are the best software to remove chromatic aberrations?
Adobe Photoshop
When it comes to image editing, no software tool is as recognizable as the best of the best: Adobe Photoshop.
This professional raster-based image editor has all the tools you may ever need to manipulate, enhance, or fix digital photos.
That being said a common lighting issues such as chromatic aberrations are easy to handle, especially since the program has a dedicated menu for it.
As you tweak your photos, you can preview in real-time what the photo will look like post-editing, so that you always know you will be getting the best result.
More so, you can try out this professional tool before you buy it by getting a free 7-day Trial for all Adobe products.
Here are some of Adobe Photoshop’s main features:
- Professional raster-based image editor
- Adobe users will get used to the UI fast
- Has a dedicated section for removing chromatic aberrations
- Can be tested during a 7-day trial
- Compatible with most other image editors
Adobe Photoshop
Save potentially great shots with the advanced editing tools provided by this full-feature image editor.Aurora HDR
Aurora is the first on our list to not be part of the Adobe family, and among all entries, it is alose probably the newest. However, this tool has proven itself that you don’t need to be a bulky program in order to get the job done.
It does this by being extremely lightweight in both looks and feel while being perfectly capable of producing fantastic digital results.
In fact, Aurora HDR is so good at removing chromatic aberrations, that it can do it on HDR photos where even the slightest color variations are noticeable.
You can also use the extensive filter library to create beautiful results within seconds. Aurora HDR has basic filters, color filters, glow filters, and more.
This software doesn’t compromise picture quality. It can help you rescue shots with all sorts of problems, including chromatic aberrations, lack of clarity, lack of depth, and more. All these can be fixed by using the HDR Enhance tools within the UI.
Here are some of Aurora HDR’s main features:
- An entry-level image editor
- Works well with complex HDR images
- Removes chromatic aberrations without an issue
- Lightweight
- Has both layer and mask support
Adobe Lightroom
If you’re a fan of the Adobe family, then this entry will overjoy you. Lightroom is a program that you use together with Adobe Photoshop in order to produce fantastic photographic results.
That being said, Lightroom’s UI is a bit more simplistic, but its use is also greatly reduced compared to Photoshop.
However, the entry made it on our list primarily because it can handle chromatic aberrations quite easily, especially if you know how to fix them using Photoshop.
All in all, the program is quite good for this particular task, and you can also try it out during the 7-day trial mentioned earlier.
Here are some of Adobe Lightroom’s main features:
- Works well with Adobe Photoshop
- The UI is easy to handle
- The program is great for professionals
- Easily takes care of photo issues such as chromatic aberrations
- Can be tested out for 7 days before you buy it
Luminance HDR
If your main concern is your budget, then you’ll be glad to know that you don’t need to pull any money out of your pocket if you want to fix your photos.
Luminance HDR’s main highlight of this tool is that it is extremely easy to use and that it is also free of charge.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that the program’s capabilities are lacking, just that the number of features that it brings considering that it is free is amazing.
While processing the images is a bit slower compared to the other entries, the pros more than outweigh the cons.
Here are some of Luminance HDR’s main features:
- Completely free
- Easy image manipulation
- Intuitive controls
- Great results for a free program
- Can handle chromatic aberrations if handled properly
Photomatix Pro
Even though it makes the last entry on our list, Photomatix Pro is still one of the best software that you can use to fix chromatic aberrations.
The program earned its position thanks to the long history that it has in which it never failed to deliver great results. The UI is extremely well arranged and intuitive, and you never feel like anything is too cluttered.
More so, there is nothing bad that we can say about the program as far as sheer results are concerned, as it can remove chromatic aberrations as if they were never there.
This software has a very simple UI which makes it suitable for beginners. Despite the simplicity, it can help you create high-quality pictures.
It has HDR features that ensure great clarity, lightning, and color. You can use them for multiple picture HDR merging, but it works on single pictures as well.
Other key features of Photomatix Pro include:
- Exposure adjustements
- Tone blancer
- Contrast optimizer
- HDR presets
- Brush tools
- Lightroom plugin
- Multiple HDR styles
The software has a free version that never expires. It is however limited and places watermark on top of your images. The licensed version is a one-time purchase with free upgrades.
Conclusion
We hope these software suggestions can help you enhance the quality of your pictures. Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments below.
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