PhotoRaw

PhotoRaw

by Alexander McGuffog

3 ratings
40 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 18, 2011
  • September 17, 2022
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About

View and edit raw image files on your iOS device with full pixel resolution. Supports a wide range of camera formats and offers essential image adjustments. Export processed images as JPEGs or TIFFs.

View raw image files at 1:1 resolution
Supports most camera raw formats
Full range of image adjustments
Export to JPEG and TIFF
View EXIF and GPS data
Pixel magnify up to 1:4
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What's New in PhotoRaw

4.6.0

September 17, 2022

Optimized for iOS 16

User reviews

Outstanding customer service

I reported a problem via email and they immediately responded. Together we diagnosed the problem and they had a fix in place within 24 hours. Now that’s customer service!

Best app for opening my big Olympus raw files!

Currently, one of my favorite photo apps.
It opens AND saves BIG files. I had to play with the sharpness settings before I got good results. I am using a 3rd Gen. Retina iPad. Yes, it takes awhile...but it opens the 80MP Olympus E-M1 Mark II High Resolution Raw files! Amazing. There are some quirks, but it works. I also often use PhotoGene, which is a great and more full featured app, but this has its strengths. I sincerely hope it is further developed, and thank you to the creators!

BTW: Study the description and screen shots BEFORE you buy. What you see, is what you get. Check the developer's site, because there's lots of documentation, helpful tips and information there to help you make an informed decision. If you make a mistake, is it right to blame someone else?
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I'd like a refund

This app doesn't work, no matter how I import the files, says .nef are not raw

Worst photo app

This is the first app review I have ever written. I recently purchased an iPad Pro and wanted to see how it handled some RAW files. This app claims to process raw files, and at 10$ I assumed it would live up to its claims! It has minimal editing functions, and the major reason to shoot and edit in raw- exposure adjustments are the worst I have EVER SEEN. A single positive or negative shadow/highlight adjustment creates instant posterization destroying the photo instantly. Not sure what the point of this app is or how I go about getting my money back. It is that bad.
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Great Much Needed Update for RAW shooters

This app works great on my iPad Pro, and is one of the very few to work directly with RAW files. Simple and easy to use, and the results look professional and beautiful.
I'm using it with Canon RAW files, and files from my fantastic new X-Pro2 from Fujifilm. This is one of the first apps to support the new Fujifilm camera for RAW files that I've found.

Two things I would love to see added: A white-balance touch tool (where you touch a neutral color to white balance the image (maybe the app already has one that I haven't found); the ability to export the original RAW files (I have yet to find an easy way to get RAW files off of my iPad to conserve storage space once I am done with them).

As it is, it is a great a very useful app, so five stars!
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FAQ

What does PhotoRaw do?

PhotoRaw is a viewer and developer for raw image files on iOS devices. It allows you to view raw files at full 1:1 pixel resolution, make basic image adjustments like exposure, contrast, and brightness, and export processed images in JPEG or TIFF formats.

What kind of raw image files does PhotoRaw support?

The app supports raw file formats from most camera manufacturers, including Nikon NEF, Canon CR2, and Leica DNG files. It specifically focuses on raw formats and does not support JPEG or TIFF images.

How much does PhotoRaw cost?

Based on the provided information, PhotoRaw is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

What are the system requirements for PhotoRaw?

PhotoRaw requires iOS 8 or later and is compatible with iPad or iPhone 4 or later. It is optimized for iOS 16 and iPadOS 15 with multitasking support.

Can I edit my raw photos in the field with this app?

Yes, PhotoRaw is designed to enable field evaluation and viewing of raw files. You can view every single pixel without needing a desktop machine, make essential adjustments, and even export cropped portions of images to share.