# Phocus Mobile

> Mobile RAW image editing and management for Hasselblad cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by Hasselblad.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hasselblad](https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 521 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.2 · 434 MB
- Languages: Russian, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), American English, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2019-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews.md

## What is Phocus Mobile?

“Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction” is the first noise reduction model that can run locally on mobile, perfectly preserving Hasselblad's natural tones and image details, and noise reduction of 100 million pixel RAW images can be completed in about 15 seconds, further unlocking the potential of Hasselblad's images.

When viewed on an HDR-capable iPhone or iPad, photos shot with the Hasselblad cameras truly come to life in Phocus Mobile — revealing the stunning light and shadow details and rich color gradations enabled by HNCS HDR.

Expanding the possibilities of the Hasselblad workflow, Phocus Mobile takes the image editing process to a new, portable level. Enabling the traveling or studio photographer to have a quicker, more seamless workflow.

Phocus Mobile can render natural and true colors to the greatest extent, taking full advantage of the Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS).

The following functionality is supported:

- Brand-new HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export experience
- Full quality raw editing powered by HNCS engine
- Support multi-format download (RAW/JPG/HEIF)
- Supports generating TIFF for cross-platform quality lossless editing
- Download or delete images from camera
- Camera control of capture parameters
- Supports generating full or medium size JPEG

Compatible Camera Models [USB or Wi-Fi]:
-X2D II 100C*
-CFV 100C*
-X2D 100C*
-X1D II 50C 
-CFV II 50C

*Only Chinese and English are supported within the app

This app is only compatible with iOS and iPadOS. To use it on Mac devices, please download Phocus for Mac from the official Hasselblad website.

For X1D/H system cameras, please download Phocus for X1D/H system from the App Store.

## Key features

- HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export
- Full quality RAW editing
- Multi-format RAW/JPG/HEIF download
- TIFF generation for lossless editing
- Camera control of capture parameters
- Download/delete images from camera

## What do users think of Phocus Mobile?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Blazing fast WiFi connectivity and file transfer speeds
- 🎨 Superior color rendering and Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS)
- 📱 Excellent remote camera control and tethered shooting capabilities
- 🖼️ Clean, intuitive user interface design
- ⚡ Quick connection to camera and effortless browsing of large files
- 🎯 Reliable performance with 100MP+ files
- ✨ Advanced noise reduction (HNNR) features
- 📸 Seamless integration with Hasselblad cameras
- 🔧 Powerful editing tools for on-the-go workflow
- 💪 Better than competitor camera manufacturer apps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on iPad
- 🔌 USB-C connectivity issues with newer iPad models
- 📦 Limited storage options for large RAW files on mobile devices
- 🔗 Unreliable WiFi connection stability
- ⚠️ Inconsistent app performance across updates
- 🚫 No cloud sync between iOS and macOS versions
- 💾 Inability to export RAW with adjustments for macOS use
- 🎬 Missing professional editing features compared to desktop version
- ⏱️ Slow wireless transfer speeds (6 seconds per RAW file)
- 🔄 Frequent connection drops during operation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening high ISO files
- Photos disappear after update or when selecting for processing
- Export fails for multiple images, erasing original capture date/time
- Images not available in library despite camera connection
- App crashes on iPad Pro with M1/M2 chips
- USB-C connection not recognized after updates
- Noise reduction adjustments not updating properly
- Moire and pattern noise appearing on JPEG export
- App fails to connect to X2D despite camera being recognized
- Exposure simulation locked on regardless of camera settings
- EV correction not working in all modes on X2D
- Live view picture cropped on long sides of frame
- Error when saving multiple photos to Photos app (PHPhotosErrorDomain error 3301)
- App crashes when resizing window with Stage Manager on iPad
- Wired connection not supported in recent versions
- TIFF export producing 8-bit files instead of 16-bit
- Drive mode settings overwritten when using remote shutter
- App not recognizing HEIF format files from camera firmware 3.0

**Most requested features**

- Import photos from external SSD or USB storage
- Manual color control for watermarks
- Support for multiple camera connections
- Layer masking and adjustment layers
- Delayed shutter release/self-timer functionality
- Erase/content removal tool
- Dodge and burn tools
- Export in HEIF/HEIC format
- 16-bit TIFF export capability
- Perspective/keystone correction
- Batch import retry functionality
- Custom watermark options with date/name
- Geo-tagging support
- Fine art frame auto-application
- Live view support for X2D
- Ability to import RAW files directly from app
- Compressed DNG export option
- Android version of the app
- Black point adjustment
- Portrait orientation support for live view
- Ability to stop interval drive mode remotely
- Precise value input for edits (not just sliders)
- HEIF10 or TIFF16 export for better dynamic range
- Files API integration between mobile and desktop
- Exposure simulation toggle for flash photography

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-mobile/id1452280435/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 希望添加反相功能，并继续优化导出功能

*2026-08-24*

贵相机拥有高像素，常被用于底片翻拍，建议添加反相和批量导出功能方便进一步完善使用体验

### 3/5 — 之前好用

*2026-08-23*

这几天为什么一动曲线就闪退？

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-08-09*

good

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-08-02*

比其他品牌的软件好很多，啥时候蒙版出个自动识别主题天空

### 1/5 — 连接问题

*2026-07-29*

Mac版连不上哈苏，希望能赶紧更新，方便创作

### 1/5 — 为什么安装后不能从手机相册中加在照片？完全没有这个选项，只能从相机中载入吗？

*2026-07-22*

是完全没开放这个功能吗？我的旧H3D的3F照片希望也能在手机上编辑

### 5/5 — 希望可以增加颜色色阶、亮度和饱和度得调整

*2026-07-22*

整体非常好，希望单种颜色的调整可以更灵活

### 5/5 — 苹果版非常好用，希望鸿蒙版也能加强

*2026-07-20*

软件的苹果版和鸿蒙版完全不是一个东西，希望后期模板也能够增加功能，提升速度

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-07-13*

I have been using this almost exclusively to edit my X2DII photos! So easy and efficient… now if only they would make this layout the same for the desktop version!

### 2/5 — 请尽快支持较多台设备

*2026-07-02*

连接两台设备，切来切去太麻烦了

**Developer response:** 您好，已收到反馈，会尽快安排更新。

## Frequently asked questions about Phocus Mobile

### What does Phocus Mobile 2 do?

Phocus Mobile 2 allows you to edit and manage high-resolution RAW images from compatible Hasselblad cameras directly on your mobile device. It features Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction (HNCS) for preserving natural tones and details, and supports HDR image display and editing for enhanced light and shadow rendering.

### What are the key features of Phocus Mobile 2?

Key features include HNCS HDR image display, editing, and export; full quality RAW editing powered by the HNCS engine; multi-format download support for RAW, JPG, and HEIF files; generation of TIFF for cross-platform lossless editing; the ability to download or delete images from your camera; and camera control of capture parameters.

### Is Phocus Mobile 2 free to use?

Yes, Phocus Mobile 2 is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a free monetization model.

### What Hasselblad camera models are compatible with Phocus Mobile 2?

Phocus Mobile 2 supports several Hasselblad camera models including X2D II 100C, CFV 100C, X2D 100C, X1D II 50C, and CFV II 50C. Compatibility is available via USB or Wi-Fi connection. Note that only Chinese and English languages are supported within the app for certain models.

### How does Phocus Mobile 2 improve my Hasselblad workflow?

This app significantly enhances your Hasselblad workflow by bringing advanced image editing capabilities to a portable level. It enables quicker, more seamless editing for traveling or studio photographers, allowing for immediate RAW image processing with natural color solutions and noise reduction directly from your mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.3 — 2026-08-26

-Fixed some known issues

### 4.4.2 — 2026-08-12

- Fixed some known issues

### 4.4.1 — 2026-08-10

- Phocus Mobile 2 is officially renamed Phocus Mobile
- Fixed some known issues

### 4.4.0 — 2026-06-30

- Added support for batch HNNR 
- Fixed several known issues

### 4.3.0 — 2026-05-29

- Added portrait mask: Automatically identify portraits and generate masks, with brush and eraser tools available for partial retouching.
- Optimized brush mask: Added eraser tool, and supported inverting mask selection after brush application for fine adjustment.
- Optimized exposure adjustment: Enabled negative value adjustment for highlight recovery and shadow fill sliders.
- Improved EXIF information retention for exported images.

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## More apps by Hasselblad

- [Phocus for X1D/H System](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phocus-for-x1dh-system/id411637574)

All apps by Hasselblad: https://appshunter.io/developer/411637577

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