Comparison

Canon DPP Express vs PassMyPic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canon DPP Express

Edit RAW photos on your iPad or iPhone with intuitive touch controls. Adjust colors, save multiple versions, and export without watermarks after subscribing. Supports various Canon RAW and JPEG formats.

Highlights
  • Color edit RAW images
  • Intuitive touch operation
  • Save multiple adjustment patterns
  • Change history function
  • Export images without watermarks
  • Supports CR3/CR2, JPEG, HEIF (10 bit)
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Canon Digital Photo Professional Express (Canon DPP Express) is an iPad/iPhone application to color edit RAW images with intuitive touch operation to be converted to JPEG file afterwards. To continue using all Digital Photo Professional Express features, you must complete the (paid) subscription process. When you purchase the subscription, - Your image adjustments will be recorded. - You will be able to export images without watermarks. [Key Features] - Adjust RAW images freely. - Quickly and easily adjust RAW images anywhere, any time. - Save multiple adjustment patterns and compare the results on a single RAW image. - Use the change history function to readjust images until you achieve the perfect result. - Save adjusted images to your Camera Roll in JPEG format. " [Compatible Formats] RAW(CR3/CR2 ), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) * Not compatible with .CRW or video file formats. CR3/HEIF (10bit) images can now be displayed and saved in HDR PQ. The supported displays are as follows: - iPad - Ultra Retina XDR - Liquid Retina XDR - iPhone - Super Retina XDR - Super Retina HD Note that the actual displayed image depends on the display performance. [Image Input] Via Camera Connect : RAW(CR3/CR2), JPEG, HEIF (10 bit) Import from Camera Roll: [RAW (CR3/CR2), JPEG], [HEIF (10 bit) *excluding EOS 5D Mark IV/EOS R] * Image data is saved in the app. In addtion, devices with iOS 12.1 and later can import CR3 files from the Camera Roll. *HEIF (10-bit) files and RAW images shot with [HDR PQ settings] enabled can be imported using linked mode with the Canon camera app Canon Camera Connect . *RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. [Compatible Camera Models] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex [System requirement] iOS 18 / 26 iPadOS 18 / 26 [Important Notes] Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will automatically renew, and charges will continue. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - If you uninstall the app, all image data imported from your camera will be erased. - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=dppex Terms and conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PassMyPic

Features
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PassMyPic helps you fix photos that are rejected for being too large, the wrong dimensions, or the wrong format. CHOOSE THE REQUIREMENT Start with common limits such as 240 KB, 500 KB, or 1 MB, or enter a custom target. Add exact dimensions, aspect ratio, and allowed output formats when needed. MATCH THE FILE SIZE PassMyPic searches for the best quality that safely fits under your confirmed size limit. Review the result before exporting. SCAN UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS Take a screenshot of an upload error or paste English requirements. PassMyPic extracts the rules for you to confirm before processing. RESIZE, CROP, AND CONVERT Prepare JPEG, PNG, and HEIC images for online forms, profile photos, document uploads, applications, and email attachments. BATCH PROCESSING Apply one confirmed rule to up to 10 photos and export the completed files together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photos and recognized text stay on your device. No account, ads, analytics SDK, or cloud upload. FREE TO TRY Inspect photos, scan requirements, preview results, and save reusable rules for free. Three final-file exports are included. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited single-photo and batch exports. PassMyPic verifies the technical file requirements you confirm. It cannot guarantee that an organization will accept the photo’s content.

Screenshots

Canon DPP Express4 screens
PassMyPic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Canon DPP Express and PassMyPic are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Canon DPP Express sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and PassMyPic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Canon DPP Express versus PassMyPic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon DPP ExpressPassMyPic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.建辉 刘

Bugs and requests

Canon DPP Express

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to import photos
  • Unable to open RAW files from camera roll
  • Exporting photos results in quality loss
  • Incompatible with some iPad models

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for CR2 RAW files
  • Improve file management with folder support
  • Allow direct import from SD card or external drive
  • Implement batch processing and editing tools
  • Add color profile creation using color checker
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  • Enable RAW file export to other apps

PassMyPic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canon DPP Express

Subscriptions1
  • DPP Express Full Functions1 Month trial$0.991 Month
1 purchases

PassMyPic

One-time1
  • PassMyPic Pro — Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Canon DPP Express free?
Canon DPP Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PassMyPic free?
PassMyPic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Canon DPP Express or PassMyPic have ads?
Neither Canon DPP Express nor PassMyPic shows ads.

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