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Purpose
Halide turns an iPhone into a traditional camera, with options for minimal processing and film-like photos.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Free plan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · halide.cam
Security
The privacy notice says sensitive information submitted through the website is encrypted in transit, and access to personally identifiable information is limited to employees who need it for their work.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Privacy
Halide says its camera has no tracking and does not collect or share users’ information or photos.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Support
Support is available by email, and the team asks users to allow a few business days for a response.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Founded
2015Read 19 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Maker
Halide is made by Lux, which the site says was founded in 2015.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
AI retouching
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · halide.cam
Availability
The site links to the App Store and advertises a free one-week trial at signup.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Film effects
Film simulations include grain, halation, and MTF.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Focus tools
Focus tools include gesture-based manual focus, focus peaking, and a focus loupe.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Learning
Halide offers a 10-day set of photography lessons in the app and a 10-day email course.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Looks
Looks are alternative image processes powered by Process Zero and developed with help from a professional Hollywood colorist.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Manual controls
Manual mode offers control over shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, alongside a machine-learning-assisted automatic mode.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Other tools
The site lists Technical Readout, DCI-P3 color, Metadata View, and Custom White Balance among Halide’s features.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
Platform
mobileRead 23 Sep 2026 · halide.cam
Process Zero
Process Zero disables iPhone processing for natural color and contrast.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
RAW import
Users can import RAW files from a standalone camera and render them in Halide.Read 12 Oct 2026 · halide.cam
RAW photo support
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · halide.cam

Plans and prices

Annual membership Price not published Pro camera, editor and lessons Read 23 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Monthly membership Price not published Pro camera, editor and lessons Read 23 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
One Time Purchase Price not published Pro camera, editor and lessons · No subscription required Read 23 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com

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