About
Halide Mark II is a pro camera app for iPhone that combines powerful manual controls with an elegant, gesture-based interface designed for deliberate photography. It offers professional-grade tools including 14-bit XDR waveform views, color zebras, focus peaking, histograms, and manual depth capture. Shoot in Process Zero to skip Apple's image processing entirely, or capture ProRAW (12-bit or 10-bit), RAW, HEIC, or JPG. Features include Neural Macro for macro shots on any iPhone, manual focus with focus loupe, full exposure controls, and a powerful in-app image editor. The app includes 10 days of photography lessons, lock screen and home screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts support, and companion apps for iPad and Apple Watch. Halide is available via 7-day free trial for annual membership or as a one-time in-app purchase.
Highlights
- 14-bit XDR waveform, color zebras, focus peaking, and histograms for professional exposure control
- ProRAW capture in 12-bit or 10-bit with choice of megapixel options
- Process Zero mode bypasses Apple's image processing for minimal, film-like results
- Neural Macro enables macro photography on any iPhone without a macro lens
- Gesture-based interface with customizable controls and one-handed operation
- In-app Image Lab editor for Process Zero shots, plus batch export and metadata viewer
Best for
Photographers who want manual control over exposure, focus, and processing on iPhone—from beginners using the included 10-day lessons to experienced shooters who need RAW capture, waveform monitoring, and professional editing tools.
At a glance
Halide Mark II - Pro Camera is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 9,184 ratings and is available on iOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Lux Optics Incorporated.
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