iPHONE 13 PRO Two Photos IMG and IMG E

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Why does my iPHONE 13 PRO (latest IOS) have two files of the same photo? I don't edit, I turned off HDR and I get two photos of the same. IMG_####.jpg and an IMG_E####.jpg.


I do not edit any of the photos on the iPHONE. I use IMAGE CAPTURE to transfer to my MAC BOOK PRO Monterey (M1X chip).


Thanks,

Art

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 1:03 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2022 4:37 PM

Open your Camera App > click on the ^ at top center > swipe to the left on the menu at the bottom (above shutter) until you see the 3 circles > click on the 3 circles > what do you have selected there? If you have Original you will only get one photo, if you have anything else like Vivid the phone will retain two versions of the photo, the original + the edited version (this is a sticky setting, it will remain so until you change it). That is likely why you have two copies. See below:



And with my due respects the person you spoke with was mistaken. You are "editing" all your photos and retaining the edits and the original. Also Image Capture is an Apple product.


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Apr 27, 2022 12:08 PM in response to tgok23

Hello

When I transfer the photos from iPhone 13 Pro to MBP M1X, I use IMAGE CAPTURE. I do not use PHOTOS nor do I use the iCLOUD for photos at this time.


When I clean out all my photos (Delete them and the DELETED ALBUM), I took 1 photo. Using PHOTO APP on iPHONE 13 PRO I see one photo. When I bring up IMAGE CAPTURE on the MBP M1X it will list the photos that are on the phone. And YES, it shows the two types: IMG_1234 and IMG_E1234.JPG or .HEIC . . . I can select just the one I want, but that would be crazy since I take a lot of photos.


What I want to know is WHY are THERE two versions on the iPHONE??? I don't EDIT them on the iPHONE... what are the differences with the "E" versus the non-"E"?


Thanks,

Art


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