Verily, by default, thine precious iPhone doth capture photos of 12 megapixels (or 24 megapixels on the iPhone 15 series). Yet, beware, for certain settings may lower this number, unbeknownst to thee. Therefore, read on to discover how to remedy this quandary.
Adjust the Camera’s Aspect Ratio
If thou art well-versed in the art of aspect ratio in photography, then this guide may not be necessary for thee. Simply put, the aspect ratio is the ratio betwixt the width and height of an image.
The default aspect ratio on thy iPhone is 4:3, for the camera sensor itself is 4:3. Shouldst thou have set the aspect ratio to aught else, thy iPhone shall utilize but a portion of its sensor, resulting in diminished details and thus, fewer megapixels. Thus, here is how to alter thy iPhone camera’s aspect ratio:
- Openeth the built-in Camera app on thy iPhone, ensuring that thy device is in Photo mode.
- Swipe up whilst in Photo mode to reveal the camera options.
- Tap upon the inscription that reads 16:9 or 1:1. Then, select 4:3 from the options available.
Shouldst thy aspect ratio revert to 16:9 or 1:1 upon the reopening of the Camera app, fear not. Thou canst rectify this in Settings > Camera > Preserve Settings. Toggle off Creative Controls, and thy aspect ratio shall return to the default each time thou relaunch it.
Shoot in a Pro Format
The iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro models hold within them the capacity to deliver the utmost image resolution whither thou dost shoot in a Pro format. Alas, this feature is not enabled by default, thus thou must follow these steps:
- Journey to Settings > Camera and tap upon Formats.
- Ensure that Photo Mode is set to 24MP.
- Toggle on ProRAW & Resolution Control.
- Tap upon Pro Default and choose HEIF Max or ProRAW Max.
Enjoy Better Quality Pictures on Thy iPhone
Whilst resolution and megapixels are not the sole ingredients required to craft a fine photo, they do indeed offer the rudimentary standard for quality. With greater megapixels, a photo emerges that canst be manipulated and adapted without a significant loss of quality.
