In the era of social media and digital content, the quality of smartphone photos is becoming increasingly important. Many people want sharp, clear, and professional-looking photos, without having to carry a DSLR camera everywhere. Well, good news comes from Adobe. They have just released a new camera application called Project Indigo, which is specifically designed for iPhone users to be able to take photos with the quality equivalent to a professional camera.
What is Project Indigo?
Project Indigo is a free camera app from Adobe available on the App Store. This app uses computational photography technology, which is an image processing technique based on computer algorithms to produce better photos. In other words, this app relies not only on camera lenses and sensors, but also on artificial intelligence (AI) to improve image quality.
Interestingly, Project Indigo was developed by two former Google engineers who used to create camera software for Google Pixel phones. So, it's safe to say that this is the work of people who have proven to be experts in their field.
Project Indigo's Featured Features
- Multi-Frame Capture
When you press the shutter button, the app takes not just one photo, but up to 32 images at once . All of these images are then combined to produce one final photo that is sharper, brighter, and less noisy. - Full Manual Mode
You can manually adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance , and more, similar to a DSLR camera. This is perfect for those of you who like to explore photography techniques. - RAW and JPEG formats
Photos can be saved in RAW format for maximum editing, or JPEG with Adobe's natural look. - AI DeNoise and Remove Reflections
This AI feature can automatically reduce noise and even remove light reflections from glass, a feature that is rare in smartphone cameras. - Night Mode and Long Exposure
For night shots or moving light effects, Project Indigo has a special mode that can capture better details without the need for a tripod. - Super Resolution Zoom
When you zoom beyond the camera's optical limits, the app will take multiple images and combine them to keep the zoom sharp.
More Natural Photo Results
One common complaint about smartphone cameras is that photos come out too “polished,” too bright, too sharp, or too soft. Project Indigo tries to avoid that. Adobe wants the photos to look more natural , like SLR shots, with colors and textures that are close to reality.
This application also reduces excessive smoothing effects, so details such as skin texture, hair, or leaves remain clearly visible.
Integrated with Adobe Lightroom
For those of you who like to edit photos, Project Indigo can be directly connected to Adobe Lightroom Mobile . After taking a picture, you can immediately edit it in Lightroom without having to switch applications. This greatly facilitates the editing process, especially for professional photographers or content creators.
Compatibility and Availability
Project Indigo is currently only available for certain iPhone models, namely:
- iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
- All iPhone 14, 15, and 16 models
The app is free to download from the App Store and does not require an Adobe account to use. However, for advanced features such as syncing with Lightroom, you can still log in if you want.
New Style in Mobile Photography
With Project Indigo, Adobe wants to create a more serious and professional mobile photography experience. This is not just a camera app, but a tool that can change the way we take and edit photos on our phones.
For iPhone users who want more than just “good for Instagram” photos, Project Indigo could be an interesting solution. Especially for those of you who like to travel, create content, or just want to capture moments with the best quality.
Conclusion
Adobe Project Indigo is a major step forward in mobile photography. With advanced technology and complete manual controls, this app brings the professional photography experience to the palm of your hand. It’s not just about style, it’s also about quality and creativity.
If you are an iPhone user and love photography, there is no harm in trying Project Indigo. Who knows, your next photos could look like they were taken with an expensive camera, even though you only used your phone!
