Capture HDR photos

Last updated on Jun 5, 2026

Learn how to capture HDR photos in Lightroom on mobile.

Use High Dynamic Range mode to automatically merge multiple exposures into a single 32-bit raw DNG file. HDR mode helps you capture high-contrast scenes with detail in both highlights and shadows by automatically merging multiple exposures. Adobe Lightroom analyzes the scene to determine optimal exposure, compensates for hand movement via auto-alignment, and removes ghosting from moving objects such as cars or foliage.

Use HDR mode when you’re photographing scenes with extreme brightness differences, such as sunsets, backlit subjects, or interiors with bright windows. Adobe Lightroom on mobile analyzes your scene, captures multiple exposure-bracketed images, and processes them into a single raw HDR file similar to the desktop HDR merge feature.