confused about iPhone photo format

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confused about iPhone photo format

I have an iPhone SE, and although it is kinda hard to find, I understand that the forward camera format is 3024x4032 (which is 12 Mp, which is easy to find). Now, when I download a jpg from this camera, the Mac "Get Info" reports that the image is 2322x3088 (7Mp). That's the same aspect ratio, but with fewer pixels. I'm doing "Download and Keep Originals", which you'd think would preserve the size. What's the deal? Is this a matter of jpg compression, or what? How do you set that compression?

iPhone SE

Posted on Jul 10, 2022 2:26 PM

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Dannymac22 Author

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Jul 11, 2022 6:54 PM in response to M_Alva523

And the answer is that there are two cameras on an iPhone SE. The "front" camera which, bizarrely enough, is the camera pointed back at you, is 7 Mp. The "back" camera which, bizarrely enough, is the one pointed straight ahead, is 12 Mp. I was looking at the size of the the picture that came out of the 7 Mp camera and indeed, the jpeg that comes out of it is 7 Mp.

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M_Alva523

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Jul 11, 2022 11:41 AM in response to Dannymac22

Hello Dannymac22,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.

We want to make sure you reach the right team for help with your iPhone. We recommend that you contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here: Get Support

Take care!

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