How to Turn On the iPhone Camera’s HDR

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Total time: 2 minutes 
Updated: September 8th, 2020

Ever notice that little HDR feature that appears for certain photographs on your iPhone? It’s called High Dynamic Range. Check out our guide on HDR and when to use it. On most iPhones the HDR feature is set to work automatically, with the iPhone itself determining when a shot needs the feature to be used.

You can, however, control the HDR on your iPhone manually. Here’s how.

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Open the settings application in your iPhone.

Arrow pointing to iPhone Camera SettingsArrow pointing to iPhone Camera Settings

Scroll down and select camera settings.

Auto HDR selectionAuto HDR selection

Deselect the Auto HDR feature.

HDR in CameraHDR in Camera

Select HDR at the top of your iPhone camera screen.

HDR On Off SelectionHDR On Off Selection

Select “On” or “Off” to override the Auto HDR feature.

For more information on when it’s appropriate to use HDR when taking photos, please see our guide on the iPhone’s HDR feature.

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR

If the HDR is functioning, you will see a small yellow box labeled “HDR.” You’re now ready to start taking some beautiful High Dynamic Range shots with your iPhone.

How to Turn On the iPhone Camera’s HDR

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR
Total time: 2 minutes 
Updated: September 8th, 2020

Ever notice that little HDR feature that appears for certain photographs on your iPhone? It’s called High Dynamic Range. Check out our guide on HDR and when to use it. On most iPhones the HDR feature is set to work automatically, with the iPhone itself determining when a shot needs the feature to be used.

You can, however, control the HDR on your iPhone manually. Here’s how.

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iPhone Settings MagnifiediPhone Settings Magnified

Open the settings application in your iPhone.

Arrow pointing to iPhone Camera SettingsArrow pointing to iPhone Camera Settings

Scroll down and select camera settings.

Auto HDR selectionAuto HDR selection

Deselect the Auto HDR feature.

HDR in CameraHDR in Camera

Select HDR at the top of your iPhone camera screen.

HDR On Off SelectionHDR On Off Selection

Select “On” or “Off” to override the Auto HDR feature.

For more information on when it’s appropriate to use HDR when taking photos, please see our guide on the iPhone’s HDR feature.

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR

If the HDR is functioning, you will see a small yellow box labeled “HDR.” You’re now ready to start taking some beautiful High Dynamic Range shots with your iPhone.

How to Turn On the iPhone Camera’s HDR

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR
Total time: 2 minutes 
Updated: September 8th, 2020

Ever notice that little HDR feature that appears for certain photographs on your iPhone? It’s called High Dynamic Range. Check out our guide on HDR and when to use it. On most iPhones the HDR feature is set to work automatically, with the iPhone itself determining when a shot needs the feature to be used.

You can, however, control the HDR on your iPhone manually. Here’s how.

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iPhone Settings MagnifiediPhone Settings Magnified

Open the settings application in your iPhone.

Arrow pointing to iPhone Camera SettingsArrow pointing to iPhone Camera Settings

Scroll down and select camera settings.

Auto HDR selectionAuto HDR selection

Deselect the Auto HDR feature.

HDR in CameraHDR in Camera

Select HDR at the top of your iPhone camera screen.

HDR On Off SelectionHDR On Off Selection

Select “On” or “Off” to override the Auto HDR feature.

For more information on when it’s appropriate to use HDR when taking photos, please see our guide on the iPhone’s HDR feature.

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR

If the HDR is functioning, you will see a small yellow box labeled “HDR.” You’re now ready to start taking some beautiful High Dynamic Range shots with your iPhone.

How to Turn On the iPhone Camera’s HDR

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR
Total time: 2 minutes 
Updated: September 8th, 2020

Ever notice that little HDR feature that appears for certain photographs on your iPhone? It’s called High Dynamic Range. Check out our guide on HDR and when to use it. On most iPhones the HDR feature is set to work automatically, with the iPhone itself determining when a shot needs the feature to be used.

You can, however, control the HDR on your iPhone manually. Here’s how.

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iPhone Settings MagnifiediPhone Settings Magnified

Open the settings application in your iPhone.

Arrow pointing to iPhone Camera SettingsArrow pointing to iPhone Camera Settings

Scroll down and select camera settings.

Auto HDR selectionAuto HDR selection

Deselect the Auto HDR feature.

HDR in CameraHDR in Camera

Select HDR at the top of your iPhone camera screen.

HDR On Off SelectionHDR On Off Selection

Select “On” or “Off” to override the Auto HDR feature.

For more information on when it’s appropriate to use HDR when taking photos, please see our guide on the iPhone’s HDR feature.

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR

If the HDR is functioning, you will see a small yellow box labeled “HDR.” You’re now ready to start taking some beautiful High Dynamic Range shots with your iPhone.

iPhone Settings MagnifiediPhone Settings Magnified

Open the settings application in your iPhone.

iPhone Settings MagnifiediPhone Settings Magnified

Open the settings application in your iPhone.

Go to Settings

Arrow pointing to iPhone Camera SettingsArrow pointing to iPhone Camera Settings

Scroll down and select camera settings.

Arrow pointing to iPhone Camera SettingsArrow pointing to iPhone Camera Settings

Scroll down and select camera settings.

Go to Camera Settings

Auto HDR selectionAuto HDR selection

Deselect the Auto HDR feature.

Auto HDR selectionAuto HDR selection

Deselect the Auto HDR feature.

Turn Off Auto HDR

HDR in CameraHDR in Camera

Select HDR at the top of your iPhone camera screen.

HDR in CameraHDR in Camera

Select HDR at the top of your iPhone camera screen.

Find HDR in Camera App

HDR On Off SelectionHDR On Off Selection

Select “On” or “Off” to override the Auto HDR feature.

For more information on when it’s appropriate to use HDR when taking photos, please see our guide on the iPhone’s HDR feature.

HDR On Off SelectionHDR On Off Selection

Select “On” or “Off” to override the Auto HDR feature.

For more information on when it’s appropriate to use HDR when taking photos, please see our guide on the iPhone’s HDR feature.

Turn HDR On or Off

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR

If the HDR is functioning, you will see a small yellow box labeled “HDR.” You’re now ready to start taking some beautiful High Dynamic Range shots with your iPhone.

Arrow to HDRArrow to HDR

If the HDR is functioning, you will see a small yellow box labeled “HDR.” You’re now ready to start taking some beautiful High Dynamic Range shots with your iPhone.

Ensure HDR is Selected

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