Professional HDR Lighting for 3D Artists

Create stunning HDRI environments in minutes. Real-time preview, GPU acceleration, and seamless Blender integration.

LightMonkey-HDR in Blender

Animate Your HDR-Lighting

Keyframe every light property. Preview in real-time. Render animated HDRIs directly in Blender.

LightMonkey-HDR Animation Dopesheet
Full Keyframe Animation

Dopesheet & Timeline

A full dopesheet with property tree, keyframe diamonds, and drag-to-move — just like professional NLE and 3D tools.

Animate Any Property

Keyframe position, rotation, intensity, size, color, falloff — everything. Multi-light selection lets you key all selected lights at once.

Blender Sync & Render

Bidirectional frame sync with Blender. Render animated HDR sequences directly from the timeline. One click, all frames.

Real-Time Preview

Drag keyframes and see your lights move on the canvas instantly. Scrub the timeline for immediate visual feedback.

From Lights to Stunning Renders

See how simple lighting setups create professional results

Base 3D Model Without Lighting
Your 3D Scene

Start with Any Scene

Begin with your 3D model rendered with basic lighting. Whether it's a product, character, or environment.

Lighting Setup in LightMonkey-HDR
Add Your Lights

Intuitive Light Placement

Create your lighting setup with simple, visual controls. Position lights exactly where you need them with real-time preview.

  • ✓ Drag and position lights visually
  • ✓ Adjust size, color, and intensity
  • ✓ See changes instantly
Final Rendered Result
Cinematic Lighting

Professional Results

Export your HDR and see it bring your 3D scenes to life with realistic, cinematic lighting.

  • ✓ Export at up to 20K resolution
  • ✓ Use in any 3D software
  • ✓ Perfect for product viz & film

Want to work like a Pro?

Ready to transform your lighting workflow?

Get LightMonkey-HDR

Powerful Features

Everything you need to create professional HDR lighting setups quickly and efficiently.

Real-Time Preview

See your lighting changes instantly with our high-performance preview system. No waiting, no guessing.

GPU Acceleration

30-50x faster rendering with CUDA/OpenCL. Create complex lighting setups without the wait.

Gradient & Radial Lights

Create any light shape you can imagine with our powerful gradient and radial light tools.

Animate HDR

Keyframe every light property over time. Full dopesheet, transport controls, and animated HDR sequence export.

Keyboard-Driven Workflow

Speed up your work with intuitive keyboard shortcuts. G for grab, R for rotate, S for scale.

10K+ Resolution Export

Export your HDR at any resolution. Perfect for high-end production and detailed renders.

Export at Super-high Resolutions

From quick drafts to production-ready HDRIs

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Up to 20K Resolution

Export ultra-high resolution HDRIs perfect for high-end production, film, and advertising work.

GPU-Accelerated Export

Leverage your GPU for blazing-fast 8K+ renders. What used to take minutes now takes seconds.

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Multiple Format Support

Export to EXR, HDR, or PNG formats. Choose the right format for your pipeline.

Start Creating HDRIs
High Resolution Export Dialog
Export up to 20K resolution

Watch the Demo

See how easy it is to create professional HDR lighting with LightMonkey-HDR.

LightMonkey-HDR Demo

What Artists Say

Join hundreds of 3D artists who've transformed their lighting workflow.

"LightMonkey-HDR has completely changed how I approach lighting. The real-time preview and GPU acceleration save me hours on every project."

JC

James Chen

Senior 3D Artist

"The Blender integration is seamless. I can create custom HDR lighting in minutes and import it directly into my scene. Incredible workflow!"

SM

Sarah Mitchell

Freelance Visualizer

"Finally, a tool that understands the keyboard-driven workflow artists need. G, R, S - it feels just like working in Blender. Love it!"

MK

Michael Kowalski

VFX Supervisor

Get LightMonkey-HDR

Professional lighting tools at an indie-friendly price.

Export at super-high resolutions (not included in Personal Edition)

Personal
$49 USD

For non-commercial work

  • 1 year license
  • 1 machine activation
  • Export up to 4K resolution
Buy Now
Studio
$299 USD/year

For small teams and studios

  • 1 year license
  • Up to 5 machine activations
  • Export up to 20K resolution
  • Priority support
Buy Now

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

LightmonkeyHDR ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our software and services.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information:

  • Email address (for license delivery and support)
  • License key and activation data
  • Purchase information (order ID, tier)

Technical Information:

  • Hardware identifiers for license activation
  • Operating system and software version
  • Error logs (only when you submit a support request)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Deliver and activate your software license
  • Provide customer support
  • Send important updates about the software
  • Prevent license abuse and fraud

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in Germany. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only with:

  • Payment processors (to complete transactions)
  • Service providers (hosting, email delivery)
  • Legal authorities (when required by law)

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@lightmonkey.app.

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies only for basic functionality. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your license is active, plus 3 years for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our website.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at:
LightmonkeyHDR
Hilpertstr. 31, 64295 Darmstadt
hello@lightmonkey.app

Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

1. License Grant

LightmonkeyHDR grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the software according to your purchased tier:

  • Personal: 1 machine activation for individual, non-commercial use
  • Freelancer: 2 machine activations for commercial use by individuals
  • Studio: Up to 5 machine activations for team/studio use

2. Restrictions

You may not:

  • Redistribute, resell, or sublicense the software
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices
  • Use the software on more machines than your license permits

3. Ownership

The software and all copies remain the property of LightmonkeyHDR. Your license does not grant ownership of the software, only the right to use it.

4. Updates

Your license includes one year of free updates from the date of purchase. After this period, you may continue using your current version or purchase an update extension.

5. Support

Support is provided via email at hello@lightmonkey.app. Priority support is available for Studio licenses.

6. Refund Policy

We offer a 14-day refund policy from the date of purchase if the software does not meet your requirements. Contact us at hello@lightmonkey.app for refund requests.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that the software will be error-free or uninterrupted.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall LightmonkeyHDR be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of the software.

9. Termination

This license terminates automatically if you violate any of these terms. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of the software.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Germany. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Darmstadt, Germany.

11. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at:
LightmonkeyHDR
Hilpertstr. 31, 64295 Darmstadt
hello@lightmonkey.app