Adobe Lightroom now lets you edit RAW files on your phone
RAW support comes to iOS while Android users can expect manual controls for the in-app camera.
Adobe Lightroom mobile users have been asking for the ability to edit RAW files in the mobile app, and now the company doing something about the request. In the latest update for the iOS version of the software, there's a RAW Technology preview. This means that you'll be able to import those hefty files to your iPhone or iPad, giving you a means of checking the images before you get back to your computer. Lightroom mobile for iOS will also let you edit the files just like you would in the desktop or web versions of the app, making changes to white balance, highlights and more for an uncompressed file. Those changes also sync across devices.
iOS users will also be able to adjust linear and radial selections inside the app. With those tools, you can add a selection, modify an existing one or use the features to emphasize certain parts of an image. If you fancy doing your edits with an iPad and a connected keyboard, you'll now be able to use those handy shortcuts with the mobile app. The update is available from the App Store now for both iPhone and iPad, free of charge.
The Android version of the app is getting some new features, too. Earlier this year, Adobe added an in-app camera and "shoot-through" presets to the app. With this update, the company is adding manual controls to that workflow as well. When you're taking photos with Lightroom mobile on Android, you'll be able to leverage a new Pro mode that allows adjustments to ISO, shutter speed, white balance and manual focus. Adobe brought its DNG RAW format to the Android app a while back, and now the software has the manual controls to go along with it. What's more, there's also a new Lightroom Camera widget for easy access to those features, so you won't have to launch the full app just to grab a few snapshots.
Android faithful also gain improved support for full-resolution files. If you have an image stored somewhere within the Lightroom ecosystem, you'll be able to pull it into the full-res version, make your changes and export it. The latest version of the Android app offers those features and more for free, and it's available now over at Google Play.
