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# HDR

The **HDR** tool allows you to merge multiple exposures of the exact same scene into a single, beautifully balanced image. It extends the dynamic range of your photo, revealing details in both the darkest shadows and the brightest highlights that a single shot couldn't capture.

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**How to Use:**

* In your Luminar Space, tap the selection circles on the thumbnails to choose the bracketed photos you want to merge
* Tap the More (three dots) option at the bottom right of the screen
* 3\. Select HDR from the pop-up menu
* 4\. A preview screen will appear, displaying your selected photos. Tap the yellow Merge photos button at the bottom.&#x20;
* 5\. Luminar will process the images. Once finished, the newly merged photo will appear in your Luminar Space with an HDR badge in the corner.&#x20;

**When to Use:** Ideal for high-contrast scenes such as vibrant sunsets, landscapes with bright skies and dark foregrounds, or interior shots with bright windows.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Tips:**

* For the best results, use photos taken from the exact same position (using a tripod or keeping your hands steady) with different exposure settings (e.g., one dark, one normal, one bright).
* Ensure the selected photos are of the same subject. Blending completely different images will not produce a successful HDR result.
  {% endhint %}


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