Halide
by Halide
What Halide is
Halide is a paid iOS camera app from Halide, founded in 2015, that gives an iPhone a more traditional camera workflow. Process Zero disables iPhone processing for natural color and contrast, while Looks provide alternate treatments built on that process. Film simulations add grain, halation, and MTF effects. Manual mode controls shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, and a machine-learning-assisted automatic mode is also available. Focus tools include gesture-based manual focus, focus peaking, and a focus loupe. Halide supports RAW photography and can import RAW files from a standalone camera for rendering. Other listed tools include Technical Readout, DCI-P3 color, Metadata View, and Custom White Balance. The app says it has no tracking and does not collect or share users’ information or photos. Annual, monthly, and one-time purchase plans are listed, with a free seven-day trial. Photography lessons are provided in the app and by email.
Who it suits
Halide suits iPhone photographers who want manual controls, RAW support, and less device processing. It also fits users interested in film-style looks, photography lessons, and a camera app that says it does not track them.
What it does well
- Process Zero disables iPhone processing
- Manual mode controls shutter speed, ISO, and white balance
- Supports RAW capture and RAW imports
- Includes focus peaking and a focus loupe
- Offers a one-time purchase option
What to know first
- Available only on iOS
- No free plan is available
- Support responses may take a few business days
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual membership | Pro camera, editor and lessons | On request |
| Monthly membership | Pro camera, editor and lessons | On request |
| One Time Purchase | Pro camera, editor and lessons · No subscription required | On request |
As halide.cam lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Halide focuses on direct camera control, RAW workflows, and selectable image processing on iPhone. Its trial, subscription choices, and one-time purchase give several access routes, while pricing remains unlisted.
Facts from Halide's own pages
- AI retouching
- No · halide.cam, 23 Sept 2026
- Availability
- The site links to the App Store and advertises a free one-week trial at signup. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Film effects
- Film simulations include grain, halation, and MTF. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Focus tools
- Focus tools include gesture-based manual focus, focus peaking, and a focus loupe. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2015 · halide.cam, 19 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · halide.cam, 23 Sept 2026
- Learning
- Halide offers a 10-day set of photography lessons in the app and a 10-day email course. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Looks
- Looks are alternative image processes powered by Process Zero and developed with help from a professional Hollywood colorist. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Halide is made by Lux, which the site says was founded in 2015. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Manual controls
- Manual mode offers control over shutter speed, ISO, and white balance, alongside a machine-learning-assisted automatic mode. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Other tools
- The site lists Technical Readout, DCI-P3 color, Metadata View, and Custom White Balance among Halide’s features. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Platform
- mobile · halide.cam, 23 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Halide says its camera has no tracking and does not collect or share users’ information or photos. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Process Zero
- Process Zero disables iPhone processing for natural color and contrast. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Halide turns an iPhone into a traditional camera, with options for minimal processing and film-like photos. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- RAW import
- Users can import RAW files from a standalone camera and render them in Halide. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- RAW photo support
- Yes · halide.cam, 23 Sept 2026
- 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. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email, and the team asks users to allow a few business days for a response. · halide.cam, 12 Oct 2026
Where Halide stands on Freedom251
- Camera Apps#10 of 18
- Photo Editing Software#151 of 159