Brackt
RAW to HDR Merge
Merge bracketed RAW exposures into true HDR. Full dynamic range, no blown highlights, all on device.
- Pricing
- Free · In-App Purchases
- Available on
- App Store
- Version
- 1.4.15 · 12 November 2026
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Features
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HDR Merging
Merge 2 to 7 bracketed exposures into one image. Highlights and shadows both preserved, not averaged.
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31 RAW Formats
NEF, ARW, CR2, CR3, DNG, RAF, ORF, RW2, and 23 more. Includes DJI Mavic, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Panasonic.
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10 Tone Mapping Algorithms
Reinhard, ACES Filmic, Hable Filmic, Drago, Durand, Ward Local Adaptation, Photographic, Exposure, Exponential, and HLG. Pick the look that fits your scene.
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In-App Photo Editor
Adjust tone mapping, color, clarity, crop, and apply presets directly after merging. Named undo history, Color Mixer with 8-channel HSL, Clarity, Texture, Dehaze, and Noise Reduction included.
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Auto Alignment and Deghosting
Auto alignment for handheld brackets. Four deghosting levels (None, Low, Medium, High) to remove moving subjects and mixed-light artifacts.
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Export Manager
Choose output format (HEIC, 16-bit TIFF, JPEG, PNG), resize, and add borders before saving. Full resolution, full control.
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Share Extension
Send brackets directly to Brackt from Photos or Files without leaving your photo library.
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Real HDR on Apple Displays
HEIC exports use the actual ST.2084 PQ transfer curve. True HDR rendering on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple displays.
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Save to Photos or Files
Save results straight to your Photos library, or use the share sheet to send them to Files and other apps.
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100% On Device
No internet required and no cloud uploads. Processing happens entirely on your iPhone or iPad, and your photos never leave it.
Questions
(05)What does Brackt do?
Brackt merges 2 to 7 bracketed exposures into one high dynamic range (HDR) image on your iPhone or iPad, with automatic alignment, deghosting and 10 tone mapping algorithms.
Which RAW formats does Brackt support?
31 RAW formats, including NEF, ARW, CR2, CR3, DNG, RAF, ORF and RW2, covering cameras from Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus and Panasonic as well as DJI Mavic drones.
Can Brackt export real HDR images?
Yes. HEIC exports use the ST.2084 PQ transfer curve, so merged photos display as true HDR on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Pro and Apple displays. You can also export 16-bit TIFF, JPEG or PNG.
Do my photos leave my device?
No. Merging, editing and exporting all happen on your iPhone or iPad, and Brackt works without an internet connection. Brackt sends usage statistics and crash reports only if you allow them on the consent screen, and you can change this any time in Settings. Your photos stay on your device. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Is Brackt free?
Brackt is free to download, with optional in-app purchases.
