Version 12 introduced several "under-the-hood" improvements that differentiate it from previous iterations and its competitors:
: Full support for ICC color profiles ensures that source photos are recognized and displayed accurately throughout the workflow. ptgui pro 12
: Useful for drone photographers, this feature can fill gaps (like the zenith or nadir) with smooth gradients, often used to remove tripods or empty sky. PTGui Standard vs. PTGui Pro ptgui pro 12
: Unlike earlier versions that stitched then fused, PTGui Pro 12 fuses exposure before stitching. This allows HDR panoramas to benefit from the new seam placement and blending algorithms. ptgui pro 12