Apple has expanded its system-level support for RAW (unprocessed image) formats by adding 11 additional digital camera models to its compatibility list for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. With this update, the total number of supported cameras rises to 562 across all its major operating systems. The move allows developers and photographers to work directly with more third-party RAW files, enhancing control over exposure, color correction, and detail retention in post-processing.
What the New Support Brings
The newly added cameras include models from FUJIFILM, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, and high-end offerings from Phase One. Specifically, the list now encompasses the FUJIFILM FinePix F600EXR and HS20EXR, the FUJIFILM XF1, an OM SYSTEM PEN model, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ45, and a suite of Phase One cameras: IQ150, IQ160, IQ260, IQ3 100MP Trichromatic, iXG 100MP, and iXH 150MP.
RAW support at the system level means those files can be accessed and edited by compatible apps without needing separate conversion or third-party tooling. JPEGs and similar formats lack this flexibility, as many camera-processed adjustments are baked in and not easily altered later.
When and Where It Applies
This update applies to current versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. Apple keeps a running support article listing all compatible digital camera RAW formats under its official support pages. With today’s additions, the list is up to 562 supported camera models. Users and developers can refer to that list to verify whether their specific camera’s RAW files are supported on any of Apple’s platforms.
This expansion is especially relevant for photographers who use both dedicated cameras and Apple’s ecosystem of hardware. RAW files from higher-end cameras like Phase One offer vastly more data for editing, and having those accessible directly on iPhones, iPads, Macs, or in spatial computing with Vision Pro can streamline workflows.
Practically, this could affect anyone importing RAW images into apps like Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, or Apple’s own Photos and Final Cut tools. These tools will now recognize RAW files from the newly supported models without requiring additional plugins or manual format conversions.
Overall, this update reinforces Apple’s continuing investment in serving serious photographers as well as casual image editors, by broadening its hardware compatibility and reducing friction in cross-device workflows. As devices and cameras evolve, maintaining often extensive lists of supported RAW formats helps ensure that creatives can work efficiently across platforms.
Why It Matters: Adding support for these 11 camera models isn’t just a modest expansion—it reflects Apple’s strategy to treat image fidelity and editing power as core features across its ecosystem. For photographers with high-end gear or who value creative flexibility, this update means fewer compatibility headaches. Going forward, it’s worth watching how often Apple updates its RAW support list, especially as camera sensors and formats (HDR, greater bit depths) continue to push the limits of what devices can process efficiently.
