Photon 6.5 is here: meet Quick Editor. A fast, streamlined way to fine-tune photos without leaving Photon. Edit right where you shoot, faster than ever. * Real-time edits powered by our new rendering engine * Adjust contrast, vignette, filters, and more, all with live thumbnail previews * Use the crop tool, it is fast and precise * Non-destructive edits with reliable, atomic saving * Instant thumbnail refresh so your library stays in sync Darkroom integration: If Darkroom is installed, photos open there by default, long-press to jump straight into Quick Editor. Localized in English, Spanish, German, and Simplified Chinese, so more photographers can use Photon in their language.

In this update, we've addressed a variety of localization issues to enhance your experience, ensuring clearer content. Enjoy a more intuitive interaction with improved language support.

Photon 6.0.4 includes some minor bug fixes, while Photon 6.0 introduced a more modern look with Liquid Glass styling, broader support for the newest iPhones (including 48MP capture on 2025 devices), and a smoother, more reliable camera experience with improved rotation/orientation handling.

Photon 6.0.3 includes some minor bug fixes, while Photon 6.0 introduced a more modern look with Liquid Glass styling, broader support for the newest iPhones (including 48MP capture on 2025 devices), and a smoother, more reliable camera experience with improved rotation/orientation handling.

Photon 6.0.2 fixes an issue where the front camera could not be selected on iPhone 17 Pro, and resolves a related bug that caused the viewfinder to display with incorrect orientation when using the front camera on that device.

iOS 26 & Liquid Glass are here. This version introduces support for iOS 26 ensuring seamless performance with Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface. This update brings full compatibility with iOS 26’s system behaviors. Whether you're shooting in Manual, Express, or Process Control mode, Photon continues to deliver professional-grade results with maximum efficiency and precision.

Liquid Glass is here. This version introduces support for iOS 26 and the latest iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and iPhone Air models, ensuring seamless performance with Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface. This update brings full compatibility with iOS 26’s system behaviors. Whether you're shooting in Manual, Express, or Process Control mode, Photon continues to deliver professional-grade results with maximum efficiency and precision on the newest devices.

This release provides support for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air.

Photon 5.5 introduces seamless integration with Darkroom, making it easier than ever to edit your photos with pro-level tools. Now, after capturing an image in Photon, you can send it directly to Darkroom for instant editing—no exporting required. Whether you're working with RAW or not, this new workflow streamlines your process and lets you get from shoot to finished photo faster. As always, thank you for helping shape Photon with your feedback, we are excited to keep building the tools you need!

Photon 5.4 supercharges your workflow with a completely redesigned photo browser that packs a full-screen, drag-down grid, thumbnail scrubbing, and instant swipe-to-dismiss. You’ll see at-a-glance badges (and optional toggle) for any photo captured in Process Control mode. Our revision tracking process ensures only edited images reload, keeping everything up to date without stuttering. We’ve squashed a stack of pesky landscape, alignment, and gesture bugs. And if that wasn't enough, we also tightened the UI for a cleaner, distraction-free experience.

Bug fixes and polished translations that feel native for a smoother experience in every language.

We've been hard at work refining your experience with this latest update. Behind the scenes, we've resolved several issues that were affecting stability and optimized core functionality to make everything run more smoothly.

We've made some small yet impactful improvements to enhance your experience with Photon. Thanks to your feedback, every update makes Photon more reliable and user-friendly.

We've made some small yet impactful improvements to enhance your experience with Photon. Thanks to your feedback, every update makes Photon more reliable and user-friendly.

Small Fixes & Improvements. Thank you for helping us make Photon better with every release.

Small Fixes & Improvements: Minor histogram display issue resolved, fix crash when app is backgrounded. Thank you for helping us make it better with every release.

Organize your shots your way. With version 5.3, Photon now lets you choose exactly where your photos are saved. Select any existing album in the Photos app—or create a new one on the fly—directly from within Photon’s interface. As always, your feedback continues to shape Photon—thank you for helping us make it better with every release.

We have made some tweaks to the settings menu. In version 5.2 we Introduced Express Mode, a brand-new way to capture stunning photos with ease! Express Mode simplifies your shooting experience by replacing complex manual controls with intuitive options. Lock or unlock focus and white balance with a tap, adjust brightness effortlessly using a single EV wheel, and enjoy zoom functionality not available in Manual Mode. By streamlining the interface and skipping advanced tools like RAW, focus peaking, and exposure clipping, Express Mode ensures you can focus on the moment without being overwhelmed by settings. It’s photography, made simple. We’ve also resolved an issue affecting the touch area of the return buttons on the shutter speed and ISO toolbars when using the app in landscape mode. This fix improves accuracy and responsiveness, ensuring a smoother experience for all users. As always, thank you for your feedback and support—it helps us continue refining Photon Camera for you!

We have made some tweaks to the settings menu. In version 5.2 we Introduced Express Mode, a brand-new way to capture stunning photos with ease! Express Mode simplifies your shooting experience by replacing complex manual controls with intuitive options. Lock or unlock focus and white balance with a tap, adjust brightness effortlessly using a single EV wheel, and enjoy zoom functionality not available in Manual Mode. By streamlining the interface and skipping advanced tools like RAW, focus peaking, and exposure clipping, Express Mode ensures you can focus on the moment without being overwhelmed by settings. It’s photography, made simple. We’ve also resolved an issue affecting the touch area of the return buttons on the shutter speed and ISO toolbars when using the app in landscape mode. This fix improves accuracy and responsiveness, ensuring a smoother experience for all users. As always, thank you for your feedback and support—it helps us continue refining Photon Camera for you!

In version 5.2.1, we’ve made some subtle yet impactful UI improvements to enhance your experience. Also, in 5.2, we Introduced Express Mode, a brand-new way to capture stunning photos with ease! Express Mode simplifies your shooting experience by replacing complex manual controls with intuitive options. Lock or unlock focus and white balance with a tap, adjust brightness effortlessly using a single EV wheel, and enjoy zoom functionality not available in Manual Mode. By streamlining the interface and skipping advanced tools like RAW, focus peaking, and exposure clipping, Express Mode ensures you can focus on the moment without being overwhelmed by settings. It’s photography, made simple. As always, thank you for your feedback and support—it helps us continue refining Photon Camera for you!

Introducing Express Mode, a brand-new way to capture stunning photos with ease! Express Mode simplifies your shooting experience by replacing complex manual controls with intuitive options. Lock or unlock focus and white balance with a tap, adjust brightness effortlessly using a single EV wheel, and enjoy zoom functionality not available in Manual Mode. By streamlining the interface and skipping advanced tools like RAW, focus peaking, and exposure clipping, Express Mode ensures you can focus on the moment without being overwhelmed by settings. It’s photography, made simple. We’ve also resolved an issue affecting the touch area of the return buttons on the shutter speed and ISO toolbars when using the app in landscape mode. This fix improves accuracy and responsiveness, ensuring a smoother experience for all users. As always, thank you for your feedback and support—it helps us continue refining Photon Camera for you!

The seasonal winter app icon has been removed as we transition back to the default look. As always, thank you for using Photon, and stay tuned for more updates!

Season's greetings from the Photon team! This update brings some festive flair along with functional improvements: New Winter Icon – Embrace the holiday spirit with our fresh seasonal look. It's our little way of adding some warmth to your home screen. Enhanced App Intents for iOS 18 – We've fine-tuned our support for iOS 18's App Intents, ensuring smoother integrations and faster automation workflows. It's now easier than ever to integrate Photon with your favorite shortcuts and productivity tools. We hope you enjoy the update. Happy holidays from all of us at LateNiteSoft!

In version 5.0.1, we've made some improvements to make Process Control even better, providing a smoother experience when reviewing and processing your photos, adding better compatibility with different iOS versions and fixing a display issue in the editor. Version 5.0 introduced "Process Control". Select how much AI processing is applied to photos. Photon revolutionized iPhone photography by pioneering “True RAW” in our 1.0 release, allowing users to shoot with zero processing. Now, with our 5.0 release, we’re taking this further with Process Control, enabling users to fine-tune processing levels to match their creative vision. Default image processing exists for a reason: smartphone camera sensors often have limited dynamic range, and processing can perform wonders in less-than-ideal conditions. However, there are times when zero processing isn’t enough, and full processing feels too heavy-handed. That’s where Process Control shines. This feature lets you dial in the exact amount of processing—from 0% to 100%—for each photo you capture, balancing unprocessed RAW purity with the convenience of automatic enhancements. With Process Control, the choice is fully in your hands.

Select how much AI processing is applied to photos. Photon revolutionized iPhone photography by pioneering “True RAW” in our 1.0 release, allowing users to shoot with zero processing. Now, with our 5.0 release, we’re taking this further with Process Control, enabling users to fine-tune processing levels to match their creative vision. Default image processing exists for a reason: smartphone camera sensors often have limited dynamic range, and processing can perform wonders in less-than-ideal conditions. However, there are times when zero processing isn’t enough, and full processing feels too heavy-handed. That’s where Process Control shines. This feature lets you dial in the exact amount of processing—from 0% to 100%—for each photo you capture, balancing unprocessed RAW purity with the convenience of automatic enhancements. With Process Control, the choice is fully in your hands.