High-end version for 48bit RAW data processing (High Dynamic Range Imaging) with JobManager, 48bit color-corrected output, Virtual Light Table and much more (optional IT8 calibration) The HDR Studio version comes with all features of HDR and DCPro + AACO, JPEG 2000, USMPlus, Clone Tool, PrinTao and optional SilverFast PhotoProof.

In order to save RAW data with extended dynamic range (HDR - High Dynamic Range), the 48bit TIFF format and the CAMERA RAW format was developed. Even scanners or cameras with only 30- or 36-bit capability generate their maximum output range in this format. Regardless of the effective dynamic range supplied, the file will always become a 48bit file. Normal scanning software saves images into a 24bit file, discarding the extra information created by the scanner - 48bit files retain all of the information supplied.

SilverFast HDR Software enables the user to read and process 48bit RAW files without being connected to a scanner. In HDR, all SilverFast tools are available: defining Output Size & Resolution, Auto-Adjust of Highlight/Shadow, Three Part Histogram, Gradation Curves, Selective Color Correction, Unsharp Masking, Color Cast Removal Slider, Color Separation, CMYK-Preview and more.

NEW: The SilverFast HDRi RAW data format with infrared channel
The HDRi feature is part of any SilverFast HDR and Archive Suite edition version 6.6.1 or later. Therefore the 64bit HDRi color files (and the 32bit grayscale files, respectively) developed contain all readable image information including that of the infrared channel, the data from which can be used for image optimization (e.g. dust and scratch removal). Hence, HDRi RAW data is the perfect source material for any later post-processing steps. Read more about SilverFast HDRi.

NEW: SilverFast's auto-USM for HDR and DC is now aligned to the scanner

With version 6.6.1r4 SilverFast saves scanner related information along with the image data. This allows an advanced automatic Unsharp Masking for the later post-processing with SilverFast HDR, which takes the specific scanner details into account and is therefore able to produce brilliant, pin sharp images. Read more about the SilverFast Unsharp Masking.

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Note: For now, this feature has only been released for the EPSON scanners, but will be available for other manufacturer's scanners in the near future.

SilverFast HDR 6.6 now also supports RAW Camera data

SilverFast HDR 6.6 has been upgraded to support RAW camera data. All RAW camera formats supported by SilverFast DCPro are now also available in SilverFast HDR 6.6. See the list of supported cameras here:

http://www.silverfast.com/show/dc-cameras-raw/en.html