Adobe has launched Project Indigo, a new computational photography camera app available for iPhone 12 Pro and later models, with optimal performance on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer. The app, released last week by Adobe Labs, is free and does not require an Adobe account.
Unlike traditional camera apps, Project Indigo captures a burst of photos and combines them to reduce noise and enhance dynamic range, aiming to produce natural, SLR-like images. The app offers manual controls for focus, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.
Marc Levoy, an Adobe Fellow with experience in developing Google Pixel’s computational photography, and senior scientist Florian Kainz, detailed the app’s technology in a blog post. They explain how Project Indigo processes images to create a natural look and highlight its underlying computational photography techniques.
The app serves as a testing ground for new features, such as a reflection removal button. Future plans include an Android version, portrait mode, and video recording capabilities.
“This is the beginning of a journey for Adobe – towards an integrated mobile camera and editing experience that takes advantage of the latest advances in computational photography and AI,” said Levoy and Kainz. “Our hope is that Indigo will appeal to casual mobile photographers who want a natural SLR-like look, advanced users seeking manual control and high image quality, and anyone interested in new photographic experiences.”
Photos taken with Project Indigo can be viewed in an Adobe album linked in the blog post for those interested in its visual output.