Creating HDR images on your smartphone: More contrast

If you like to capture your memories and experiences with your smartphone, you will have already noticed that contrast is often missing. This is especially noticeable when taking pictures in nature. We'll show you how to create more contrast in your shots.

How to create HDR images on your smartphone

The trend that the smartphone is now also a camera has been embraced by many manufacturers, which is why HDR mode is now standard.

1. Open the camera on your smartphone and press the gear icon. This is located in the upper right corner. This will bring up the settings.
2. You will now see the options offered. Click on "HDR" here.
3. Activate the switch and specify whether the mode should only be applied when needed or always.
4. If you have an iPhone, then you need to call up the camera settings here.
5. There you will see all the options that are offered to you. Select the "Intelligent HDR" option.
6. It is helpful if you also specify that you want to keep the normal photo.

Exploiting the possibilities

To ensure that the images appear as you want to remember them, you should take a look at the range of free photo apps that are offered for both Android and iOS. This allows you to adjust images as you take them or edit them accordingly afterwards. This will help you put your experiences in the right light.