How to Configure Camera Capture Formats on iPhone

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Access camera settings

   Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down the main menu and tap on the Camera option to reveal your capture preferences.

2. 30 sec

   Select the format menu

   Tap the Formats menu located at the top of the Camera settings screen. This menu dictates how your iPhone processes image and video data at the hardware level.

3. 30 sec

   Choose High Efficiency

   Select High Efficiency to use HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) and HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) formats. This setting significantly reduces file size while maintaining high quality, ideal for saving storage space.

   Note: HEVC is required for 4K at 60 fps and 1080p at 240 fps video recording.
4. 30 sec

   Choose Most Compatible

   Select Most Compatible if you require standard JPEG and H.264 formats. This ensures maximum compatibility with older devices, third-party software, and external operating systems that may not natively support HEIF or HEVC.

   Note: Most Compatible mode may increase file sizes by up to 50 percent.
5. 30 sec

   Toggle Apple ProRAW and ProRes

   If you are using a Pro model iPhone, toggle the ProRAW and ProRes switches at the bottom of the screen. Enable these only if you intend to perform professional-grade color grading or heavy post-processing, as these formats create massive file sizes.

   Note: Verify your available storage before enabling ProRes.