# HDR for Free

> Applies High Dynamic Range (HDR) effects to photos for enhanced visual appeal. (iPhone/iPad app by John Temple Group Pty Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-for-free/id324914840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Temple Group Pty Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317856073)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.68/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2009-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-for-free/id324914840/reviews.md

## What is HDR for Free?

HDR (High Dynamic Range) images use a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of luminances between light and dark areas of a scene than normal digital imaging techniques. Basically, for us non-technical folk, it makes images look sweet! Those lame and vanilla looking outdoor photos will look awesome! Check out the before and after screenshots to get an idea.

Don't take our word for it. Download it for free and see for yourself! :-)

Key Features:
- Choose between 9 HDR presets
- Undo any mistakes

Exceptional *****
“It is so funny to me that this app came out today, when just last night I was thinking of purchasing an HDR app, and looking up how to make images that were HDR. And then comes this gem. I just downloaded and I have been using it for the past 15 minutes straight. I could not put it down. This app puts new life into otherwise dull photos I had. This is an app I would gladly pay for. Not only is it free, but it is a full version which allows you to modify your photo more than one way and save it. Hats off to ‘Free the Apps!’ you have made another high quality app you can be proud of.”
-Oahuhoku

Cool *****
“Does wonders to your boring photos”
-Smitjd

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## Key features

- Apply HDR effects to photos
- Choose from 9 HDR presets
- Undo changes
- Transform dull outdoor photos
- Save modified images

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdr-for-free/id324914840/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not combine photos.

*2022-12-11, version 1.8*

Adding a filter is not HDR

### 1/5 — Just a JOKE

*2021-07-19, version 1.8*

One of the terrible apps I’ve ever seen😑

### 3/5 — Unusable photos

*2021-07-15, version 1.8*

Photos are unusable. I don’t know how that Tristan guy Realtor says he uses these filters, a home would look like an Oompah Loompah village.

### 1/5 — I deleted it

*2021-07-02, version 1.8*

This isn’t HDR. All it does is add super saturation to photos, and makes them look awful. You can do that with your phone editing software anyway. One I saw the results, I deleted the app.

### 5/5 — 32 Years a Photographer!

*2021-04-09, version 1.8*

I have experimented with nearly every form of HDR over the years, from shooting them manually with 3 photos at 3 different exposures and manually blending them in photoshop to adding 3 images into an HDR app...this is the easiest “single photo” HDR APP I have seen so far! BEAUTIFUL Results ANYONE can achieve with this APP! GREAT WORK, Designers!

### 1/5 — Deleted Immediately

*2021-01-25, version 1.8*

Doesn’t format for iPad ... only portrait layout for iPhone and doesn’t save finished output... junk app immediately deleted

### 1/5 — Won’t save

*2020-06-21, version 1.8*

I have never been able to save a photo to my camera roll. Too bad. I would have liked some of the results that I got

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-06-17, version 1.8*

I can’t believe the last bad review, I am a photographer, Realtor, and this app is really good, yes you don’t take a pic through the app, take the pics through your camera phone (if you do not how to take photos, knowing light, never mind, no app does miracles), then you convert it to HDR through this app, the great: you do not loose as much quality as with Photomatix! I was impressed! And the HDR tones were GREAT, I just finished doing a comparison, and this Is a keeper, I am tired of carrying my big camera everywhere, so this is it, please make SURE the light is ON YOUR BACK pointing at the subject and that you take your pics between 10:30am-1pm, you need LIGHT, with any app!
It is too bad we can’t upload some pics...to show you.

### 2/5 — Not really HDR

*2019-10-18, version 1.8*

This is is really just another filter app. It doesn’t take photos.   It merely enhances photos that you choose from your camera-roll.  Only a handful of filters which simply oversaturate the colors in your photo.

### 1/5 — NOT an HDR app!

*2019-09-07, version 1.8*

The developer must not know what an actual high dynamic range image is. This app takes an already-saved JPEG image on your Camera Roll and simply applies garish toning curves to it. Actual HDR *requires* capturing multiple photos of different exposures. At least this garbage was free.

## Frequently asked questions about HDR for Free

### What does this app do?

This application applies High Dynamic Range (HDR) effects to your photos. HDR techniques increase the range of luminance between the brightest and darkest areas of a scene, making images look more vibrant and less 'vanilla'.

### What are the key features of this HDR app?

The app allows you to choose from 9 different HDR presets to apply to your images. It also includes an undo function, enabling you to revert any changes you make. You can transform dull outdoor photos and save your modified images.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to download and use. The developers aim to provide the quality of paid apps for free, supported by user engagement with their other free applications.

### What kind of photos can I enhance with this app?

This app is particularly effective at enhancing outdoor photos that might otherwise appear dull or lacking in contrast. It makes these scenes look 'awesome' and puts 'new life' into them.

### Can I undo changes if I don't like them?

Absolutely. The app includes an 'undo any mistakes' feature, which means you can easily revert any changes you've made to your photos if you're not satisfied with the results.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.8 — 2015-05-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes and UI changes
- Added support for iphone 6 and 6 plus
- Totally new interface with new app icon

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