Can I convert my .heic photos (from my phone) to RAW files? In PS? In LR?

[Joanne173035486ce8]

I googled this and couldn't find a straight answer. Help!! Thanks!

[Stephen_A_Marsh · Accepted solution]

A rendered file can't be turned into a raw camera file. 

This is similar to expecting to be able to extract raw eggs or flour from a baked cake.

It is possible to save a rendered file into a DNG file, but that doesn't convert it into a raw camera file.

If you want raw camera data from an iPhone, then you need to install and use a 3rd party app that supports raw data, or if you have a "Pro" model phone there are other options.

[Joanne173035486ce8]

That’s a bummer but a GREAT explanation!! Thanks!!

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

You're welcome, please mark my reply as the correct answer then to close off this topic.

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

Thank you, I meant the original reply that actually answered the question, not this one... But it is all good!

[jane-e]

Fixed, @Stephen_A_Marsh