An image processing apparatus and an image processing method are provided. The image processing apparatus includes: a first receiving unit which receives a first image data and an auxiliary information for receiving a second image data forming an improved image in cooperation with the first image data; a second receiving unit which receives the second image data; an image processing unit which generates an image; and a controller which controls the second receiving unit to receive the second image data based on the auxiliary information and controls the image processing unit to generate the improved image based on the first image data and the second image data.