Adobe has introduced a new computational photography camera app called Project Indigo, designed to help mobile photographers capture better-quality images with full manual controls and a natural “SLR-like” look. The app is available now on the Apple App Store for free and works on all Pro and Pro Max iPhones starting from series 12 and on non-Pro models from iPhone series 14 and newer.
Project Indigo utilizes intelligent processing to enhance smartphone image quality significantly, particularly in low-light conditions. The app captures and merges up to 32 frames to achieve an appropriate final exposure, reducing noise while maintaining a natural look. This technology is also available for RAW photo output.
One of the key objectives of Project Indigo is to offer professional camera controls, including focus, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, and white balance. The app includes a “Long Exposure” button that captures photos with a dreamy, smooth appearance similar to long-exposure shots on dedicated cameras.
The complete article provides in-depth technical information on the app’s image processing pipeline and its potential as a testbed for Adobe technologies in development for other apps. Project Indigo will be continually updated and may serve as an integrated mobile camera and editing experience that leverages advances in computational photography and AI.
Project Indigo is available now, and users are encouraged to download it and try it out for themselves. The app does not require an Adobe account to use, and Android version and in-app presets are currently in development.
Source: https://petapixel.com/2025/06/19/adobes-new-computational-iphone-camera-app-looks-incredible