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Adobe Project Indigo: Professional Computational Photography for iPhone

by Adobe Labs, Inc.

3.5
IOSPhoto & Video
Adobe's experimental camera app delivers advanced computational photography with manual controls and AI processing. Targets both professional photographers seeking RAW-level control and casual users wanting enhanced mobile photography capabilities.

Detailed Review

Project Indigo represents Adobe Labs' ambitious entry into the computational photography space, offering a specialized camera experience exclusively for recent iPhone Pro models. The application distinguishes itself through a custom imaging pipeline that processes photographs with what Adobe describes as a 'natural image look,' positioning itself between Apple's computational-heavy native camera and professional manual control applications. The core functionality centers around three key areas: manual camera controls including Kelvin-based white balance adjustment, area sampling for precise color calibration, and exposure compensation; computational photography features leveraging iPhone's advanced sensor arrays; and experimental AI processing tools accessible through the Tech Previews section. The manual controls provide granular adjustment capabilities typically found in professional desktop software, while the computational features optimize sensor output through Adobe's proprietary algorithms. User experience reflects Adobe's professional software heritage with a clean, utilitarian interface that prioritizes function over form. The layout organizes controls into logical groupings: exposure parameters on the left, focus and white balance on the right, with computational features accessible through sliding menus. Real-world usage patterns show photographers typically using the app for specific scenarios requiring precise control rather than general photography, with particular effectiveness in challenging lighting conditions where the white balance sampling proves valuable. User feedback trends indicate strong appreciation for image quality, with multiple reviews noting superior results compared to native camera applications. Reviewer rajsnkr98 (2025-08-04) specifically praised the 'accurate visual representation of subject' and Kelvin-based white balance controls, while overexposed42 (2025-08-13) highlighted the 'super resolution feature' for digital zoom capabilities. However, Nyeee124 (2025-08-07) noted compatibility issues when editing Project Indigo photos in other applications, resulting in abnormal tone display. The application demonstrates significant strengths in computational photography implementation and professional-grade controls, though limitations include device compatibility restrictions and potential workflow integration challenges. Battery consumption during computational processing represents another consideration, as noted by user feedback. Project Indigo appears most suitable for photographers seeking advanced mobile capture capabilities who primarily process images within Adobe's ecosystem or require precise manual control unavailable in standard camera applications.

Key Features

  • Kelvin-based white balance adjustment allowing precise color temperature control from 2000K to 10000K with numerical input
  • Area sampling tool for selecting specific image regions to calculate optimal white balance and exposure settings
  • Computational super resolution enhancement that improves digital zoom quality through multi-frame processing
  • Manual exposure compensation with ±5 EV range and real-time histogram display for exposure evaluation
  • Tech Previews section showcasing experimental AI image processing features currently in development
  • Custom computational pipeline processing RAW sensor data with Adobe's proprietary algorithms for natural output

Why Users Love It

Superior computational photography
Professional manual controls

Perfect for: Photographers seeking advanced mobile capture with professional controls

User Reviews

overexposed42
Aug 13, 2025

I love how everyday snapshots come out looking professional and clean! The super resolution feature makes me not shy away from digital zoom anymore, especially the 10x lens looks great! I am hoping that in future updates the app can use less battery power to do the same things. amazing photos, some rough edges I love how everyday snapshots come out looking professional and clean! The super resolution feature makes me not shy away from digital zoom anymore, especially the 10x lens looks great! I am hoping that in future updates the app can use less battery power to do the same things.

Nyeee124
Aug 7, 2025

The photos taken with this software are of better quality than those from the original camera. However, when the saved photos are adjusted in the original camera, they will display abnormally. This does not affect the photos themselves, but the overall tone will become particularly strange. A good app The photos taken with this software are of better quality than those from the original camera. However, when the saved photos are adjusted in the original camera, they will display abnormally. This does not affect the photos themselves, but the overall tone will become particularly strange.

A_Duck1213
Aug 6, 2025

By far the best camera application on iOS. It takes the best photos with my iPhone 16 pro and fully utilizes the camera sensors! Amazing By far the best camera application on iOS. It takes the best photos with my iPhone 16 pro and fully utilizes the camera sensors!

𝓝𝓲𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓷
Aug 5, 2025

Will this app be supported in iPhone 11 by the time ? Demand Will this app be supported in iPhone 11 by the time ?

rajsnkr98
Aug 4, 2025

great surprise ! Best free photography app! Image results in as it appears on preview - with accurate visual representation of subject, has white balance temperature settings to adjust by kelvin number ( not just a preset of white balance options). Also has options to sample area to find white balance options. App retains last used settings doesn’t reset even if you go off the app or turn your phone off and back on - it will automatically go back to last used settings. Has a reflection and anti noise feature that can be downloaded. Has anti shake stabilizer - after taking pic ai finds best options to render final image results to chose from ! Miracle great surprise ! Best free photography app! Image results in as it appears on preview - with accurate visual representation of subject, has white balance temperature settings to adjust by kelvin number ( not just a preset of white balance options). Also has options to sample area to find white balance options. App retains last used settings doesn’t reset even if you go off the app or turn your phone off and back on - it will automatically go back to last used settings. Has a reflection and anti noise feature that can be downloaded. Has anti shake stabilizer - after taking pic ai finds best options to render final image results to chose from !

App Details

Developer

Adobe Labs, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

3.5

Last Updated

9/7/2025