# RAWUnravel — Camera RAW image processing

> Camera RAW image processing (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Barber.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawunravel/id6749280635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Barber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750650178)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawunravel/id6749280635/reviews.md

## What is RAWUnravel?

RawUnravel is a modern RAW photo viewer and lightweight editor designed for photographers who want professional-grade decoding and adjustments on iOS. Built with LibRaw and librtprocess, it delivers accurate demosaicing, wide color support, and smooth previews for RAW files from a wide range of cameras.

Key Features
	•	RAW Image Support – Open and decode RAW files (CR3, NEF, RAF, DNG, and more) with fast preview and full-resolution options.
	•	True Color Demosaicing – Uses advanced algorithms like BayerFast and AMAZE (with X-Trans support) for high-quality rendering.
	•	Zoomable Viewer – Pinch, double-tap, or triple-tap to zoom; crop and inspect your RAW files at pixel level.
	•	Exposure Adjustments – Fine-tune Exposure Compensation, Black Point, and Shadows with responsive RawTherapee-style sliders.
	•	Metadata Display – View embedded metadata (camera, lens, ISO, shutter, aperture, etc.) directly in the viewer.
	•	Fast Previews – See a demosaiced preview in seconds with bayerfast/xtransfast, then refine with amaze_demosaic for final export.
	•	Export Options – Save images as JPEG or 16-bit TIFF with correct orientation, naming, and optional resizing.
	•	Share & Save – Export directly to Files, Photos, or share via iOS Share Sheet.

Why RawUnravel?

Unlike generic image viewers, RawUnravel is built specifically for RAW workflows. It offers an efficient preview pipeline, maintains full color dynamic range, and integrates editing controls without overwhelming complexity. Perfect for quick culling, reviewing, and making first-pass adjustments on the go.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-07-31

Fixes Black level and Shadow compression sliders.

### 1.1 — 2025-09-08

Fixed the status display during export to show iterations being performed.

### 1.0 — 2025-08-26

No release notes.

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## More apps by Richard Barber

- [OctaveScope](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octavescope/id6751937285)
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All apps by Richard Barber: https://appshunter.io/developer/1750650178

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