Why iPhone Photos Look Different on Other Devices
Understand color profiles, displays, and format conversion. Practical tips to keep photo quality consistent across devices.
Color profiles and displays
iPhones often use wide‑gamut Display P3, while many devices and browsers assume sRGB. This mismatch can shift saturation and contrast.
Tone mapping and HDR
Some devices apply dynamic range or tone mapping differently, making highlights and shadows look brighter or darker.
Format conversions
Converting between HEIC, JPEG, and PDF can change color encoding or compression. Use a single, high‑quality conversion to minimize shifts.
How to keep results consistent
Export to a standardized color space (sRGB) for web sharing and consider PDF for multi‑image documents to keep presentation consistent across devices.
Official resources
FAQs
Why are colors more saturated on my iPhone?
Your iPhone’s wide‑gamut display can show more vivid colors than some monitors and phones using sRGB.
How do I get consistent results?
Use sRGB exports for web and PDF for multi‑page sharing, and avoid multiple re‑saves in lossy formats.
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