The ability to shoot RAW photos is available on a range of iPhones, starting with the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Here's a breakdown of the iPhones that support RAW capture:
iPhones with RAW Photo Support:
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
How to Enable RAW Photos:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on Camera.
- Scroll down and toggle on Apple ProRAW.
When this option is enabled, you'll have the choice to save both a JPEG and a RAW version of each photo you take.
Benefits of Shooting RAW:
- More Flexibility in Editing: RAW photos contain more information than JPEGs, giving you greater control over adjustments like exposure, white balance, and contrast.
- Higher Image Quality: RAW files retain more detail, particularly in shadows and highlights, resulting in better overall image quality.
- Preserve Original Data: JPEGs compress data, resulting in some loss of information. RAW files preserve the original data, allowing for more editing without degrading quality.