# Raw Photography Apps 'RAW by 500px' is a Raw Photo Editor for Smartphones By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-photo-editor References: [wersm](http://wersm.com/500pxs-new-raw-app-is-built-for-professional-photographers-in-mind/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/raw-by-500px-shoot-edit-sell/id1135070560?ign-mpt=uo=8) 'RAW by 500px' is the name of a [raw photo editor app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binsoo) that's making it easier for smartphone users to capture and process professional-quality photos. Within the app, users are able to make adjustments to a photo's hue, saturation, filters and more, as well as connect with a [community of creative professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic). Aside from being useful for just editing a selection of raw photos, photographers are able to license their work and list 'Assignments,' or jobs available nearby. 500px has introduced a number of standalone photography apps in the past, some focused on community and others that emphasize the business aspects of professional photography. As smartphone cameras become more powerful tools for photography, [on-the-go editing tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-photo) like these are becoming all the more important for mobile photographers of all skill levels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Raw Photography Editing:** The 'RAW by 500px' app showcases the trend of smartphone users seeking professional-quality raw photo editing capabilities. - **Mobile Creative Communities:** The app demonstrates the trend of mobile photography apps creating communities of creative professionals, enhancing collaboration and networking opportunities. - **On-the-go Editing Tools:** The rise in demand for on-the-go editing tools reveals the trend of mobile photographers seeking convenient and powerful editing capabilities directly on their smartphones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the 'RAW by 500px' app to offer professional-quality raw photo editing tools for smartphone users. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can explore opportunities in creating editing tools that cater to the specific demands of mobile photographers and their evolving needs. - **Creative Services:** The creative services industry can tap into the app's community features to connect with and collaborate with mobile photographers, offering specialized creative services and job opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photo Editing Mobile Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capture-one.md) - [Power-Unlocking Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-camera-app.md) - [Mobile Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattebox.md) - [Smartphone Photography Editing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-app-for-iphone.md) - [Unfiltered Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-dating-app.md) - [Camera-Branded Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux-app.md) - [Real Time Film Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsco-capture.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Photo-Enhancing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorater.md)