# RAW2HDR — user reviews

> 3 indexed App Store user reviews of RAW2HDR by Chris chi-fu HUANG, rated 4.50/5 from 4 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw2hdr/id6758991441/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw2hdr/id6758991441.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (3 lowest-rated)

### 3/5 — Does not allow export HEIF to local finder

*2026-05-22*

It does work, but only export to photos app, which export jpeg to finder. It does not allow export HEIF to local finder.

**Developer response:** Hello,

The original design was intended primarily for iPhone users, where exported files are automatically saved to the Photos app album.

We apologize for the inconvenience. In a future release, we plan to improve the export functionality to allow saving files to directories outside of the currently provided path.

Thank you for your feedback and patience.

### 5/5 — Cool app for confusing UX

*2026-06-13*

The idea is really cool and the implementation of the algorithm and the LUTs work well. However, the UX is so confusing that I still don’t quite know what the right workflow is to generate the right images without cluttering the library.

**Developer response:** Hi,

Thank you for your kind words about RAW2HDR and for taking the time to share your feedback.

One of the shortcomings we have come to recognize is that RAW2HDR was originally designed as a simple, one-click solution for converting RAW images to HDR. As the app evolved, we gradually introduced additional capabilities such as RAW editing tools and LUT-based color adjustments. While these features expanded the app's functionality, they also led to a more cluttered interface than we initially intended.

In particular, our decision to combine batch processing and single-photo editing into the same screen has created confusion for some users. We understand this has affected the overall user experience, and we sincerely apologize for that.

To address these concerns, we are making significant UI improvements in an upcoming iPhone release, building upon the design changes we recently introduced on iPad. Users will be able to choose between Editor Mode and Batch Processing Mode separately, creating a more intuitive and streamlined workflow.

Our team is committed to continuously improving the user experience, and we greatly value the feedback we receive from our users. We will continue investing time and effort into refining the interface and reducing friction points to make RAW2HDR easier and more enjoyable to use.

Thank you again for your support and for helping us make the app better.

### 5/5 — Simple. Great!

*2026-05-18*

- Handles mirrorless camera formats I tried.

- Applies lens corrections, ISO NR

- Functional adjustments, like exposure.

- Proper HDR exports.

- No fuss. No ads. Works fine.

- No subscription, one time purchase!

It’s great way to pull HDR files out of cameras that only support SDR JPEGs normally. This is a very complex process, and the dev does a great job.

But my feedback:

- …Generally, “expert” users will seek this out, so give us more granular encoding. Options for compression beyond resolution, or 4:2:2 encoding, for example.

- JXL or AVIF export (as a non default option of course).

These are nitpicks though. This is a gem, like the old iOS days. I like it so much I plan to gift it to others.

**Developer response:** Hello,

Thank you for your feedback!

Support for AVIF and JXL requires a completely different graphics engine, which is currently only available through open-source implementations. Unfortunately, integrating those libraries would conflict with Apple’s developer policies regarding third-party embedded frameworks.

That said, we are continuously improving the app and will keep exploring possible ways to support JXL in the future while remaining compatible with Apple’s ecosystem.

We appreciate your support and suggestions.

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