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Smart HDR is missing on Iphone 13

In Camera settings there is no Smart HDR option nor Auto HDR in iphone 13. I am sure it was available on previous iphone models. Because of that it seems like we cannot have a HDR toggle for photos. It is available for video only but what about the pictures??

Posted on Feb 17, 2022 9:20 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2022 1:17 AM

By default, iPhone takes photos in HDR (for the rear camera and the front camera) when it’s most effective. iPhone 12 models and iPhone 13 models record video in HDR to capture true-to-life color and contrast.


Turn off automatic HDR

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. To manually control HDR instead, do the following:

  • On iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 models, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone 12 models: Go to Settings  > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR. Then from the camera screen, tap HDR to turn it off or on.
  • On iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X: Go to Settings  > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.
  • To turn HDR back on from the camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.
  • On iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and earlier: Tap HDR at the top of the camera screen, then tap Off.


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Feb 18, 2022 1:17 AM in response to akashnil35

By default, iPhone takes photos in HDR (for the rear camera and the front camera) when it’s most effective. iPhone 12 models and iPhone 13 models record video in HDR to capture true-to-life color and contrast.


Turn off automatic HDR

By default, iPhone automatically uses HDR when it’s most effective. To manually control HDR instead, do the following:

  • On iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 models, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone 12 models: Go to Settings  > Camera, then turn off Smart HDR. Then from the camera screen, tap HDR to turn it off or on.
  • On iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X: Go to Settings  > Camera, then turn off Auto HDR.
  • To turn HDR back on from the camera screen, tap HDR, then tap On.
  • On iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and earlier: Tap HDR at the top of the camera screen, then tap Off.


Smart HDR is missing on Iphone 13

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