Best Raw Camera Apps

4.3(83 ratings)

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Capture professional-grade photos with RAW image support, offering Apple ProRAW or Adobe DNG formats. Easily share your high-resolution images via email or file sharing with your computer.

Halide Mark III - Pro Camera by Lux Optics Incorporated

Zero AI, Natural Photos, RAW

Strong Contender

4.4😊(14K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Capture stunning, natural photos with advanced manual controls and unique film-inspired "Looks." This app bypasses computational photography for authentic results, offering powerful editing tools and RAW file support for professional-grade images directly from your iPhone.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful manual controls
👍 Intuitive and clean interface
🔍 Excellent RAW capture and editing
📷 Macro and depth features
🎨 Great image quality and color
🔧 Frequent updates and improvements

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
🔍 Depth/portrait mode limitations
🕰️ Slow performance on older devices
💰 Expensive subscription model
🔒 Lack of free trial or demo

f/64 - RAW Camera by David Petrosyan

Pure photography. Real RAW.

Worth Considering

4.8(11 ratings)

Free

Capture true RAW photos with full manual camera controls. This app offers professional tools like focus peaking and histograms without any AI processing. It's designed for photographers who want an honest, untouched image.

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Blackmagic Camera

by Blackmagic Design Inc

Digital film camera controlsCinematic 'look' for Hollywood filmsAdjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

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ProCamera. Professional Camera

Pro HDR, RAW+ Manual Video Cam

Independent focus & exposure controlFull manual modeRAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, allowing users to capture professional-quality images and footage. It includes a powerful editing suite and detailed metadata viewing, with options for custom sharing and privacy.

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RAW photos. Clear choices.

RawCam – Raw DNG Camera

RAW DNG photo captureClean HEVC video recordingManual exposure controls

Capture unprocessed DNG photos and clean video without AI enhancements. Take full control of your image processing in your preferred RAW editor. Offers manual controls for exposure, focus, and white balance.

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Dazze Cam - Vintage Camera

The Ultimate Vintage Cam

30+ vintage camera and camcorder simulationsAuthentic film grain, light leaks, and date stampsRecord video with retro looks

Capture photos and videos with a vintage aesthetic. Choose from over 30 simulated film cameras, disposables, instant cameras, and camcorders to apply authentic grain, light leaks, and date stamps. Import existing media to give it a retro look.

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balanceRAW (DNG) and TIFF file format supportMultiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse)

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Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

ProRAW ISO WB Shutter Control

Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modesManual focus override

This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.

(2.4K)

Truly Simple RAW Camera

Unedited DNG Photography

Pure RAW capture (.DNG)Tap to focus and exposure lockHardware back-facing lens switching

Capture unedited digital negatives directly from your iPhone's sensor. This app bypasses automatic image processing to provide pure RAW DNG files for manual development. It offers DSLR-like controls and essential framing tools.

NOMO RAW - The ProRAW Camera

Make Your Phone a Pro Camera

16-Bit Image Processing PipelineImage RefinementColor Calibration Profiles

Unlock advanced mobile photography with a professional camera app. It offers 16-bit image processing, color calibration, and HDR capabilities for enhanced photo quality. Features like focus peaking and histograms assist in capturing stunning images.

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

(645)

freemium

Retouch, Video, Collage Maker

AI-powered design studioAI chat partner for visual generationCustomizable graphic design templates

This AI-powered design studio offers tools for creating professional graphics, AI art, and editing photos and videos. It features an AI chat partner for generating visuals from text, customizable templates, and advanced editing capabilities like background removal and object deletion.

(1.2M)

Artful Photos Made Simple

Chromagraph Camera

$12.99

This app offers a unique photo processing experience, applying curated color and texture rendering inspired by cinematography. It allows for adjustments while preserving the core look and stores original raw files alongside processed versions.

Bespoke color and texture renderingUnique image processing from raw dataView finished look after processing

Leica LUX - Pro Manual Camera

(65)

paid

Capture RAW Digital Photos

Leica Look color scienceLegendary Leica lens simulationsAuthentic bokeh effects

This professional camera app brings the iconic Leica Look, color, and style to your iPhone. It offers flexible photography options, from automatic snapshots to full manual control, and features stunning simulations of legendary Leica lenses for unique visual character.

One camera. One look.

Emulates 2007 digital camera aestheticOn-device image developmentFixed, uneditable photo looks

This app emulates a 2007 digital camera, offering a unique, uneditable photo development process. It captures images with a fixed aesthetic, allowing for focus and exposure lock before shooting. Import existing photos for a similar development treatment.

Capture RAW · Pro Controls

CamRAW+

Apple ProRAW captureFull manual camera controlsIndependent ISO, shutter speed, WB, EV adjustment

Capture stunning Apple ProRAW photos with full manual camera controls. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure independently. Preserve sensor data for advanced editing with a clean, minimal interface.

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Pro Camera-Omnipotent Camera

RAW, Manual&HD Video App, DSLR

Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter)RAW and ProRAW photo capture4K video recording up to 240fps

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

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Camera HD & Pro Raw Photo HDR

Cinematic Photography & Video

Manual ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance, ExposureRAW photo and ProRes video recordingCustomizable presets and real-time LUTs

Unlock your iPhone's camera potential with manual controls for ISO, shutter speed, and more. Shoot in RAW and ProRes for professional-quality photos and videos. Save custom presets and utilize composition guides for perfect shots.

Dazzle Cam: Manual Film Camera

freemium

Vintage Looks, Dials, RAW, Log

Simulated film loading with 66 real film looksManual controls: shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensationRealistic viewfinder with live grain and color preview

This app simulates a vintage film camera, allowing users to load different film types and adjust manual controls like shutter speed and ISO before taking a photo or video. It offers a realistic shooting experience with live previews of film effects, grain, and color rendering.

G-Force is your shutter button

freemium

GCam - G-Force Camera

Hands-free recording triggered by motion1080p 60fps capture with audioLive G-force readout

This app automatically records video using your iPhone's motion sensor to detect G-force events. It captures action sequences hands-free, ideal for sports, stunts, or physics demonstrations. Saved videos include a motion chart and peak acceleration data.

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