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yaboibruno
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone 15 Pro camera settings missing HEIF Max and ProRAW

iPhone 15 Pro does not have option to enable HEIF and proRAW in settings


Hi,


I have come across an issue or bug where with the most recent iOS update, the camera settings have changed and subsequently removed the option for myself to change between formats.


this is typically found in:

Settings -> Camera -> Formats


However since iOS 27.x, the options to change between HEIF max etc have disappeared, leaving the only options as Most Compatible and HE. There is no longer a HEIF max or ProRaw option, however further strangely the option for ProRes is still there as a toggle, but the other selections are gone.


the expected options; this was for the 17 pro.


my options; as you can see I am missing the selection labelled “ProRAW Format”.


I have already been to the Apple Store as this was under my AppleCare plan, however the employees’ who had the 15 pro also noted the same issue. We have tried resetting the phone and this has had no avail.


can anyone please advise on what to do, worst case this post serves as a report of the issue.



Specifications:

* IPhone 15 pro, 256GB storage, Model A3102


[Edited by Moderator]

Posted on Oct 22, 2026 3:17 PM

3 replies

Phil0124
User level: Level 10 (242,520 points)

Oct 22, 2026 4:07 PM in response to yaboibruno

It appears the switch in the camera settings is gone on iOS 27, but the ProRaw option is available regardless and can still be selected from inside the Camera app.


Open the camera App, tap on the 6 dot icon to open the options menu, then tap on format, and then tap on Raw.


Phil0124
User level: Level 10 (242,520 points)

Oct 23, 2026 9:59 AM in response to yaboibruno

The Pro Raw switch is not there for me either. As I said it appears to have been removed, and you can just select the Raw option direclty in the Camera app without needing to turn it on first in Settings.




yaboibruno Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 22, 2026 5:47 PM in response to Phil0124

Hey,


thank you for your reply, however I don’t think you are quite getting my issue here, up until iOS 27 I was able to switch over to the HEIF Max format through the camera settings, as I use this format for my photographs for my degree this is rather important for me as it was working fine until it wasn’t.


in your settings under the same category you should have the selector I provided in my first photograph, as long as your set to HE for your format it appears.


This link to a YouTube video probably captures what I mean more, however I appreciate it’s dated but the principle was still there. With it enabled inside the camera app additional options became available like HEIF Max and ProRes. Whereas in your screenshot you only have the standard HEIF and proRAW available.


yes you are correct on the sense that you could change this in the camera app as well, but quite literally these options have completely vanished following the recent update.


proRaw and Resolution Control


used to be located under Settings -> Camera -> Formats -> Photo Mode. Is that still there for you?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256381114