Adobe’s popular computational photography application, Project Indigo, has introduced support for the new iPhone 17 series, albeit with some limitations. The app, recognized for its softer and more natural image processing compared to Apple’s standard camera, faced challenges in adapting to the new square-format front-facing sensor on the iPhone 17. For almost a month, users of Project Indigo experienced difficulties using the app with the latest iPhones. Adobe acknowledged the frustration of users on its community forums, explaining that they were working diligently behind the scenes to resolve the issues. To speed up compatibility, Adobe has temporarily disabled access to the front-facing camera. The company confirmed that this decision to deactivate the square camera sensor is a short-term measure.
Users can now utilize the app’s renowned rear-camera processing on their iPhone 17 devices, but full functionality of the selfie camera will be reinstated following the forthcoming iOS 26.1 update from Apple, which aims to restore compatibility. Despite this setback, Project Indigo remains popular among photographers who value its unique aesthetic and refined computational techniques, demonstrating that Adobe’s innovation continues to resonate with mobile photography fans.