Select an image to open it in Detail view.
Apply desired edits to the image in Edit in HDR mode, and then select Share .
From the panel that appears, select Export as.
In the Export as panel, select a File Type such as JPG, AVIF, DNG, TIF, or Original.
Manage the following settings based on the selected File Type:
- For JPG and TIF formats, select the Dimensions drop-down menu, and then select Largest Available Dimensions, Small (2048 px), or Custom to specify a pixel value up to 15,000 in the Long Side field.
- For TIF format, select the required options from the Bit Depth and Compression drop-downs, and then enable Save Transparency if needed.
- For AVIF format, enable the HDR Output toggle to include extended dynamic range data.
Select the Quality drop-down menu, and then select a value between 10% and 100% to balance file size and image quality.
Enable Content Credentials, Include Watermark, and More Options as required, and then select Done .
Supported file formats for HDR export
- JPG: Widely compatible format that stores HDR data using gain map metadata
- AVIF: Modern image format that provides efficient compression and HDR support
- JXL: JPEG XL image format that supports efficient HDR encoding
- TIF: Uncompressed image format that preserves full HDR quality
- DNG: RAW image format that preserves maximum image data for advanced editing and archiving
The HDR Output toggle is only available when you select JPG, AVIF, or JXL as your file type. TIF exports preserve HDR data by default when the photo was edited in HDR mode.
iOS version compatibility
HDR photo display support varies by iOS version:
iOS 15
- Does not support AVIF and JXL formats
- No apps on iOS 15 can display HDR content
iOS 16
- AVIF and JXL can be exported to the camera roll
- Only AVIF images display in the iOS 16 Photos app
- Some display issues may occur; updating to iOS 17 is recommended
- Third-party app support is uncertain
iOS 17
- AVIF and JXL can be exported and viewed in the Photos app
- Third-party app support continues to evolve and may have compatibility issues
For the best HDR viewing experience on your device, ensure you’re running iOS 17 or later.
HDR images exported as JPG include HDR gain map metadata that Lightroom and Google Chrome on desktop can display. Other applications may display these JPG files as SDR, showing any SDR adjustments you configured during editing. For maximum compatibility with web galleries and online platforms, use AVIF or JXL formats.
iOS version compatibility for viewing exported HDR photos varies. iOS 17 provides the best support, displaying AVIF and JXL files with HDR in the Photos app. iOS 16 can display AVIF files but may have some display issues. iOS 15 doesn't support HDR display in any apps.
