HDR camera control

My iPhone 16 pro max does not have an HDR control for photos, only videos. There is no icon on the screen and no way to turn it on or off in the camera app. Is that because the camera is set to take jpeg images?

another question: if I use HEIF and need to send it to a non- Apple person or company, how do I convert the file?

Thanks so much for any suggestions.

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 6, 2024 2:11 PM

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