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ProRaw vs. JPEG: The Hidden Setting Every iPhone Photographer Needs | All Things Mobile

You might not be getting the most out of your iPhone camera. In this video, we dive deep into Apple ProRaw, the professional-grade feature hidden in your settings that most people never use. We’ll also show you why JPEG-XL Lossy is the sweet spot for storage and quality. Whether you’re a professional or just want…

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You might not be getting the most out of your iPhone camera. In this video, we dive deep into Apple ProRaw, the professional-grade feature hidden in your settings that most people never use. We’ll also show you why JPEG-XL Lossy is the sweet spot for storage and quality. Whether you’re a professional or just want better vacation photos, this simple setting change will transform your mobile photography.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:27 How to Enable ProRAW Settings
0:51 Why You Should Choose JPEG-XL Lossy
1:04 What is a Raw File? (DNG vs JPEG)
1:31 The Power of Computational RAW
1:56 8-bit vs 12-bit Color Depth
2:28 Exposure Recovery & Shadow Detail
2:43 Unlocking the 48MP Sensor
3:06 Editing in Lightroom Mobile
3:30 The Catch: Storage & File Sizes
4:23 Bonus Tips: Composition & Grids
4:40 Final Thoughts & Practice

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46 Comments

  1. @MagnusElpron

    March 23, 2026 at 9:33 am

    If you don’t edit pictures is it still worth it?
    Also does the iPhone automatic photo processing works as well with this format ?

    • @Dillon-Marcelo

      March 23, 2026 at 10:57 am

      Honestly even if you don’t edit your photos, I think it’s worth it. With it being higher resolution and having better color processing the photos look more natural.

  2. @dailydoseofhope391

    March 23, 2026 at 9:36 am

    hey lucky me i got the first comment

  3. @behappy4eva

    March 23, 2026 at 9:43 am

    If I only bought the smallest storage iPhone and takes photos of where I park my car so that I can remember where it was, does this feature helps me?

    • @helian.r

      March 23, 2026 at 10:14 am

      no

    • @Dillon-Marcelo

      March 23, 2026 at 10:56 am

      Um nope, but Apple Maps has a parked car feature you could be using instead

    • @TechOs19

      March 23, 2026 at 2:36 pm

      Yes swipe up in the photo and you can see the location

  4. @CNET

    March 23, 2026 at 9:54 am

    Read more about the iPhone’s ProRaw on CNET.com
    I’m a Photographer and YouTuber and I’m Stoked for the iPhone 17 Pro’s Cameras
    Apple ProRaw can transform your iPhone photography. Here’s how
    How to use the iPhone’s ProRaw mode to make your photos look better than before

  5. @ryanlackner4912

    March 23, 2026 at 10:00 am

    My iPhone 15 Pro Max seems to be missing the option to choose ProRAW Format to JPEG-XL Lossy, I’m assuming that’s a 17 and up option?

    • @Dillon-Marcelo

      March 23, 2026 at 11:00 am

      Unfortunately you just missed it, JPEG XL Lossy started with the iPhone 16 Pro’s. I think you should have a JPEG XL option still though? It might be worth testing!

  6. @RichTallent

    March 23, 2026 at 10:17 am

    Nice video well explained

    • @CNET

      March 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks for watching!

  7. @RickOShay

    March 23, 2026 at 10:38 am

    🥱

  8. @joseyotoks

    March 23, 2026 at 10:50 am

    Please do the same video for Google pixel

  9. @koolimzeef

    March 23, 2026 at 11:09 am

    Expert tip 1 :
    If you have time and enthusiasm : Take your photos in Raw > Edit in Lightroom > Export as DNG and save into Files > Batch Convert them in to HEIF > Save to photo Gallery

    Tip 2 :
    You are Busy but need Pixel like photos in iphone:
    Use project indigo App to Take photos, (try night mode low light photos )

  10. @1peruvianguy

    March 23, 2026 at 11:56 am

    I always shoot raw 📱

    • @OneBlissfulBabe

      March 23, 2026 at 3:08 pm

      That’s what he said! 🤪🤪

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    March 23, 2026 at 12:30 pm

    Do y’all realize how insulting it is to have a title like that? How off putting it is?
    It’s like you idiot, you don’t even know how to take your photos right, but I’m gonna tell you so it’s OK! Ha what a joke!

    • @OneBlissfulBabe

      March 23, 2026 at 3:07 pm

      Overly sensitive much? 😂😂

    • @CooperKoepp

      March 23, 2026 at 3:13 pm

      Ha ha na not that, more my frustration with YouTube and the ridiculous amount of AI videos I’m constantly having to dislike and not recommend channel on.

  12. @MohamadAlwazzan

    March 23, 2026 at 1:31 pm

    why not HEIF?

  13. @barcostudio

    March 23, 2026 at 3:56 pm

    Raw, next!

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  36. @dsdsdsds88888

    March 24, 2026 at 3:17 pm

    Nice video

  37. @Th3prof3ssorX

    March 24, 2026 at 3:26 pm

    Can we get this type of video for Samsung and Pixel users? 😅

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