IIQ is Phase One's raw format from its high-end medium-format backs, prized for enormous resolution and dynamic range.
IIQ opens in Capture One (its native editor) and Lightroom; convert to DNG/TIFF for other tools.
Maximum dynamic range and editing latitude.
Recover highlights and shadows non-destructively.
Keep the untouched original alongside exports.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Maximum editing latitude | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting | |
| Needs raw-capable software |
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IIQ is Phase One's raw format from its high-end medium-format backs, prized for enormous resolution and dynamic range.
IIQ opens in Capture One (its native editor) and Lightroom; convert to DNG/TIFF for other tools.
IIQ is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.
Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your IIQ file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.
No — IIQ doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.