20+ Best HDR Photoshop Actions & Effects
Create stunning high dynamic range images with our HDR Photoshop actions and effects. These actions help you to increase the contrast and color of your images, making your photos look more vibrant and dynamic.
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50 High Contrast Photoshop Actions
With the perfect contrast and exposure adjustments, you can easily create a realistic HDR look in your photos. This bundle is full of Photoshop action...
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HDR Pro Photoshop Actions for Photographers
A unique bundle of HDR Photoshop actions made just for professionals. This collection includes actions that feature realistic HDR tone mapping, DRI ef...
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Darkness HDR Photoshop Effect
An uncommon Photoshop action that adds a dark HDR effect to your photos. It’s ideal for creating an effect for your horror-themed photos and des...
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SoHDR Multipurpose Photoshop Action
This Photoshop action creates a unique HDR effect by combining a color filter with HDR elements. It also includes 4 different levels of sharpening to ...
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HDR Stock Photoshop Actions
HDR Stock is a bundle of 18 different Photoshop actions that features different styles of HDR effects. They are specifically designed for improving la...
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HDR Fashion Portrait Photoshop Actions
Make your fashion photos, selfies, and portraits look great for social media with this collection of HDR Photoshop actions. It includes 3 unique actio...
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50 HDR Photoshop Actions Bundle
With 50 different Photoshop actions to choose from, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to finding the perfect HDR effect for your photo...
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Pro HDR Photoshop Actions for Lifestyle Photography
This bundle of Photoshop actions is great for giving that HDR look to your lifestyle photos. They are designed to work well with outdoor photography. ...
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Professional HDR Photoshop Action
If you want to create a dark and gritty look with your portrait photos, this Photoshop action will come in handy. It features an effect that enhances ...
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HDR Sports Photoshop Actions
Another bundle of HDR Photoshop actions designed for sports photos. Whether you want to show off your fitness routine or gym photos on social media, u...
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HDR Photoshop Actions for Animal Photos
Give your cute pet photos an HDR look with this set of Photoshop actions. It includes 4 different actions for improving pet and animal photos with an ...
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Business HDR Photoshop Actions
Whether you’re a photographer working on a set of stock photos or improving business photos to use with posters and flyers, these Photoshop acti...
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Sharp HDR Photoshop Action
One of the main elements of the HDR effect is enhancing the sharpness of photos without affecting the quality. This Photoshop action does it well whil...
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High Dynamic Range Photoshop Action
This Photoshop action will help you optimize your images with a more colorful look to attract more attention. It’s perfect for giving posters an...
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12 PRO HDR Portrait Photoshop Actions
A collection of 12 professional Photoshop actions featuring HDR effects. The effects in this set are optimized for improving portrait photos. It seems...
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50 HDR Photoshop Actions Vol 1
Another massive bundle of 50 Photoshop actions. This pack is perfect for photographers and designers for easily enhancing different types of photos wi...
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11 HDR Fitness Photoshop Actions
Enhancing your gym and fitness photos will get much easier when you have this set of Photoshop actions at your side. It includes 11 different actions ...
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11 HDR Photoshop Effects & Actions
This collection includes 11 different Photoshop actions that are designed for improving winter-themed photos. The actions will add a simple HDR effect...
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Pro HDR Photoshop Actions
Here we have a collection of photoshop HDR merge presets that can be easily applied to your images to give them an eye-catching style. The package com...
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18 HDR Photoshop Actions
This is a professionally created range of HDR photoshop presets that provide a unique aesthetic to your visual projects. Everything from the gritty ur...
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HDR Photoshop Actions
If you’re looking for simpler HDR effects, then look no further than our next option. This package contains fifty expertly designed actions, eac...
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HDR Photoshop Actions for Portraits
The HDR effects in this collection are designed just for portrait photos. It includes 5 different Photoshop actions that will instantly enhance the co...
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HDR Landscape Photoshop Actions
This pack includes 25 different HDR effects that are most suitable for improving landscape photos. All of the actions are designed to apply the effect...
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HDR Supreme Photoshop Actions
This Photoshop action is designed for creating an effect that mixes HDR elements with neon-glowing cyberpunk designs. They are perfect for nightlife p...
FAQs About HDR Photoshop Actions & Effects
What is HDR and how does it apply to Photoshop Actions & Effects?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and is a technique used in photography to create images with a higher range of luminosity. In essence, HDR images reflect more details in the highlights and shadows compared to standard images. This results in more natural and captivating photos.
In regards to Photoshop actions and effects, HDR techniques can be encapsulated into preset actions that automate a series of editing steps to generate HDR-like results. You can use these actions and effects to instantly boost the dynamic range of your photos without having to manually adjust various settings individually.
How can I use HDR Photoshop Actions & Effects?
Once installed, HDR Photoshop actions and effects can be accessed from the 'Actions' panel within Adobe Photoshop. You just select the image you want to edit, pick the desired HDR action or effect, then click 'Play'. The chosen effect will be applied to your image automatically.
Please note that you may need to tweak certain parameters such as opacity or layer adjustments to achieve the desired results. This allows each user to tailor the HDR effect to their own tastes and aesthetic requirements.
Do HDR Photoshop Actions & Effects work on all images?
HDR Photoshop actions and effects can be applied to any photograph, but the results can differ based on the initial composition, lighting, or detail levels in the images. HDR effects often work best with landscape, architectural, or still life photography where there’s a wide range between the lightest and darkest elements of the scene.
That said, these effects can create striking outcomes in all types of photographs. Even portraits or low-light pictures can benefit from the added depth and richness that HDR actions can provide.
What Photoshop versions are compatible with HDR Actions & Effects?
HDR Photoshop actions and effects are compatible with several versions of Adobe Photoshop. Most HDR action packs are designed to work with Photoshop CS3 and above. However, it's recommended to check specific requirements listed by the action or effect creator to ensure compatibility with your software version.
Some HDR actions and effects might also work with Photoshop Elements and other Adobe Creative Suite products like Lightroom. Always confirm software compatibility before purchasing or downloading an HDR action pack.
What is the benefit of using HDR Photoshop Actions & Effects?
HDR Photoshop actions and effects are a quick and convenient way to significantly enhance the visual impact of your photographs. Instead of spending hours tweaking various parameters to attain the rich, realistic lighting of HDR, these actions carry out complex steps automatically with just a few clicks.
Moreover, by using actions and effects, you can create a consistent style across multiple images, which can be particularly useful for professional photographers. They also serve as a great learning tool for understanding the process behind achieving HDR in post-processing.