Samsung Expert RAW

Samsung Expert RAW turns your smartphone into a pro-level camera rig. While standard phone cameras rely on heavy computational processing to produce a single, often oversaturated image, this app strips away the automation and hands full control back to you. It captures uncompressed, 16-bit linear DNG RAW files, giving you the same latitude for post-processing as a dedicated mirrorless or DSLR camera. For photographers who find the native camera app limiting, this is the missing tool for serious mobile photography.

Core Mechanics and Professional Tools

The app is built around a manual exposure triangle, offering independent control over ISO (down to 50 for maximum dynamic range), shutter speed (up to 30 seconds for long exposures), and white balance (in Kelvin increments). The live histogram provides real-time exposure feedback, preventing blown highlights or crushed shadows before you press the shutter. Unlike the standard camera, you can lock focus and exposure separately using the AE/AF lock feature, essential for consistent bracketed shots or focus stacking.

The interface prioritizes information density over simplicity. A level gauge ensures perfectly horizontal architecture shots, while the focus peaking tool (displayed as a colored overlay) highlights exactly which areas are in sharp focus—critical for macro or portrait work. The app also supports multi-exposure capture, allowing you to overlay multiple frames in-camera for creative composite images without third-party software.

Key Advantages Over Standard Camera Apps

• Uncompressed RAW capture – 16-bit linear DNG files preserve maximum shadow and highlight detail for professional editing in Lightroom or Capture One.
• Advanced exposure tools – Manual ISO, shutter speed, and white balance with live histogram and zebra pattern for highlight warnings.
• Focus precision – Focus peaking and manual focus slider with magnification for critical sharpness control.
• Multi-exposure mode – Combine up to 9 frames in-camera for surreal composite images or HDR stacks.

Download mobile app now

Exclusive access for first users: Master the full manual control suite and unlock the true potential of your phone's camera sensor. This is the only way to capture true RAW files without Samsung's computational processing.

Internet required. In-app purchases for advanced lens profiles available.