Design and analysis software for Windows and Mac, inspired by Phi, the Golden Ratio.
Make great composition decisions in seconds. Endless applications. Easy to use.
Better than a plugin. Overlays any image on your screen.
Dozens of customizable grids and templates.

Try PhiMatrix for free for two weeks today. 30 day no-questions-asked money back guarantee with purchase.
 

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PhiMatrix July 2022 Version Release and License Update
Current users click here for upgrade details.

 

PhiMatrix Golden Ratio Overview


PhiMatrix Golden Ratio Design Overview

Create award-winning photos

Trials and Specials

Try either or both versions for free for two weeks!

Can't decide? Purchase 1.618 Pro now and add Golden Ratio Design for only $7 more at checkout.

Request 50% Educational discount.

Request need-based and developing country discounts.

Sweep the photo awards!

Beauty? Face the facts!

PhiMatrix Golden Ratio – $17.77

Simple, intuitive icon-based tool bar. Great for artists, designers, photographers. Golden ratio grids, diagonals and spirals.

Download now, free trial:

Click for user guide.

Purchase by using the "License-Purchase" menu in the app or at Online Store.

Golden Ratio Control Window

Its small, simple interface makes Golden Ratio incredibly easy to use. Just click on the icons to cycle through its options. That may be all you'll ever need.

One more thing - Just hold the Control / Command key and click on an icon for pop-up customization windows like the ones below to make any template your own:

Golden Ratio Custom Diagonals Window

Golden Ratio Design Custom Aspect Ratio Window

Simple icon toolbar

Designed to be simple and intuitive in any language. Just click on any icon repeatedly to cycle through the most used program options. You can also hover over any icon and spin the mouse wheel for options.

PhiMatrix Golden Ratio Design Toolbar

Need more control? Easy! Each toolbar icon has a popup window with custom options to provide a complete feature set. Just hold the Control/Command key and click on the icon to open.

PhiMatrix GRD Aspect Window
PhiMatrix GRD Spiral Window

PhiMatrix 1.618 Pro – $29.99

Same concepts as Golden Ratio. Additional templates. Custom ratios. Rulers. Extended control panel.

Download now, free trial:

Click for user guide.

Purchase by using the "License-Purchase" menu in the app or at Online Store.

1.618 Professional Control Window

Extensive set of controls

Keep a small footprint for the most used features. For additional options, click on the Mode icon (upper left) to expand the Control Window or select from menus. Click on “Phi…” area of top border to grab and move.

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PhiMatrix featured on the Science Channel

The Science Channel's "If We Built It Today" featured Gary Meisner and PhiMatrix in action in their episode "Code of the Parthenon." Learn how the ancient Greeks used the golden ratio for beauty and aesthetics.
Science Channel - If We Built It Today - Code of the Parthenon

Design like Leonardo!

PhiMatrix grid move and resize borders

How to Purchase PhiMatrix

Purchase options: Use "License-Purchase License" menu option for automatic activation,
or use the Online Store links above to purchase and then enter the code emailed to you using the "License-Activate" menu option.
License provides use by a single user, on Windows and Mac.
Licenses can easily be moved from one computer to another as often as you want using the License-Deactivate and License-Deactivate menu options.
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Windows License Menu:

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Mac License Menu:

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PhiMatrix and the Golden Ratio in Action

Here's how PhiMatrix was used to make quick, easy composition decisions on the product demo video above.
Its grids provide a framework of consistent ratios for better harmony in the position and proportions of all the elements.
Make your design composition decisions incredibly simple, and even simply incredible, yet endlessly and uniquely creative!

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Have questions or need help?

If you have any questions about PhiMatrix or need assistance with installation or ongoing support, just send your requests via the Contact page for a quick response. We're here to help, with the goal of exceeding your expectations!

Want to know more?

Visit the Applications page to see how PhiMatrix can help you to achieve excellence in any kind of design, including graphic design, logo design, product design, art composition, photo cropping, architecture and matting and framing. See also our articles on how the golden ratio is being used by leading artists, designers and photographers in character design for movies, cartoons and animations, by Google's logo, site and icon redesign and in awarding-winning photos in an international competition.