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What is PhotoRaw for iOS?

PhotoRaw for iOS is a iPad and iPhone viewer and developer for image files in raw format. Raw file formats from most camera manufacturers are supported, for example Nikon NEF files, Canon CR2 files, Leica DNG files, etc. A full list of supported cameras is on the Supported Cameras page.



 Try before you buy
PhotoRaw Lite is a restricted version of the full PhotoRaw product. But it still supports all of the cameras that the full version supports, and it's free! See the product comparison on the Product Comparison page for more details.


PhotoRaw 3.5 is available!

PhotoRaw 3.5 is now available from the App Store. It has a huge number of new goodies:
  • New EXIF and GPS information viewer - view EXIF and GPS data for your images
  • New color controls - hue, saturation, color temperature
  • New Exposure Controls - highlight and shadow recovery
  • Entirely rewritten core  - faster, more responsive image adjustments 
  • Faster Imports - imports are now up to 50% faster
  • New cameras - including the latest models from Olympus, Sony and Panasonic
  • Special bonus for PhotoRaw Lite users - with version 3, image adjustments are available in PhotoRaw Lite; previously this was a full version only feature

PhotoRaw Features

  • View raw images at full 1:1 pixel resolution, even 16 mega-pixel plus images such as from a Nikon D3x or a Leica M9. Most images viewers for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are only able to display low resolution previews of raw images.
  • Virtual Memory allows even the largest images to be processed. From version 2 onwards, PhotoRaw uses virtual memory. So you won't run out of memory, even with very large images. PhotoRaw will reliably import 65 MPixel+ images, even on an iPad 1 with lots of other apps running in the background.
  • Full range of image adjustments, including color temperature, highlight and shadow recovery, etc
  • Reads EXIF and GPS information. You can look at key EXIF and GPS data in PhotoRaw's built-in viewer. And, of course, EXIF and GPS data is transferred to the JPEGs that you create, including Copyright information - critical to working Pros.
  • Real-time, what-you-see-is-what-you-get image adjustments. Image adjustments such as exposure, contrast, etc happen instantly, as you move the slider - no waiting 20 seconds for the image to be redisplayed.
  • Image quality on a par with desktop raw applications. PhotoRaw incorporates a state-of-the-art AHD raw image demosaicing algorithm, the same as used by the best desktop raw processors, right into an iOS app. So you'll see a true representation of the image. Photo Raw even incorporates adjustable sharpening, so you can get the best possible image. The Image Quality page has comparison images; see for yourself.
  • Full 16-bit processing path. PhotoRaw uses full 16-bit processing for maximum image quality.
  • Imports from Eye-Fi Wireless SD Cards. PhotoRaw can import raw images loaded from EYE-FI cards.
 


Why PhotoRaw?

PhotoRaw is the easiest way to see raw image files when even a laptop is too much computer. But PhotoRaw is also powerful:
  • Virtual memory - so you won't run out of memory, even when importing the biggest images while running other apps in the background
  • Supports a wide variety of raw image files. 
  • See the full image - Photoraw's combination of desktop level demosaicing algorithms, 16 bit processing, and 1:1 pixel viewing mean you're always seeing your image in its true form, not looking at a low resolution preview.
  • Simple to use - Photoraw integrates transparently with both Mail and the Photo Album on the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
  • View images at 100%. Photo Raw shows you each pixel in the image, not just a low resolution thumbnail
  • Adjust exposure. PhotoRaw lets you adjust exposure, contrast and brightness of each image
  • JPEG output. You can generate JPEG images of either the full image at 100% resolution, or crops of the image. You can select number of pixels and adjust JPEG quality to control file size for anything from a quick e-mail to a full resolution proof for a client. JPEGs go right into the iPad or iPhone photo album for viewing, emailing, etc
  • Color Managed. PhotoRaw does color management right. From matching to the device screen to embedding the correct color profile in JPEGs it generates, PhotoRaw shows off your images at their best.
  • Makes full use of the iPad screen, and also makes full use of "retina" displays.
  • iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, iOS 4.2 or later

Once PhotoRaw is installed, you can import images from the iPad or iPhone's Photo Album, or view images that were mailed to you. In the field, all you need is Apple's Camera Connection Kit to be able to instantly view raw images. No more having to shoot JPEG plus raw!

PhotoRaw Lite

There's also a "Lite" version of PhotoRaw. It's limited to viewing a single image at a time, supports only a single camera model (selected when you first use PhotoRaw Lite), and doesn't provide JPEG output. There's a full product comparison on the Product Comparison page.

System Requirements

Raw conversion requires very substantial amounts of processing power and memory. We strongly recommend the following minimum system specifications:
  • iOS 4.2 or later
  • iPad or iPhone 4 or latest generation iPod Touch
  • In order to use the Apple Camera Connection Kit, you camera must be on Apple's supported cameras list


Recent Announcements

  • Eye-Fi support and lots of new cameras PhotoRaw 3.5.4 is now available, with lots of new goodies. It will import images loaded onto and iPad or iPhone from an Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card. Also ...
    Posted May 21, 2012 8:34 AM by Sandy McGuffog
  • Nikon D800, Canon 5D Mark III, OM-D E-M5 now supported With version 3.5.2, PhotoRaw supports the Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Canon 5D Mark III and Olympus OM-D E-M5.Even better, there's a major update coming ...
    Posted May 7, 2012 10:18 AM by Sandy McGuffog
  • Black Friday - 50% off on PhotoRaw It's Black Friday, and your favorite raw processor for the iPhone and iPad is 50% off. Today only - get yours while the offer lasts........
    Posted Nov 24, 2011 8:01 PM by Sandy McGuffog
  • PhotoRaw 3.3 is available PhotoRaw 3.3 is now available on the App store. New features include:EXIF and GPS data can be viewed, and is automatically transferred to exported imagesiOS 5 compatibility ...
    Posted Oct 15, 2011 4:47 AM by Sandy McGuffog
  • PhotoRaw 3 is available! PhotoRaw 3 is now available from the App Store. It has a huge number of new goodies:New color controls - hue, saturation, color temperatureNew Exposure Controls - highlight and shadow ...
    Posted Sep 3, 2011 4:30 AM by Sandy McGuffog
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