Photographers interested in printing their pictures will usually record raw files at the same time as the regular JPEG format, and most serious cameras include a RAW+JPEG setting for this purpose.

Using unprocessed raw camera files takes more work than shooting JPGs, but it also gives you better images and far more control in the editing stage. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more ...

When I decided to jump from point-and-shoot digital cameras to something more capable, I was faced with a new choice: should I capture images in RAW or JPEG format? Until that point, all my cameras ...

At some point in everyone’s photographic journey, most people will ask: what is a RAW file? In my early days as a novice ...

When it comes to photo editing apps, Snapseed is one of the best, and the latest version includes the ability to edit raw files that are saved in the DNG format. A while back, Android started to roll ...

Everyone says you need to shoot in RAW for the best quality—but do you really? For most people, RAW is just a space-consuming hassle that adds extra work with little reward. JPEG Files Are Less Prone ...

All serious photographers shoot RAW files when taking pictures they plan to edit and print. The reason is simple: RAW files give you greater adjustment flexibility, thereby allowing you to recreate ...

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If you follow digital photography and photo editing at all, you’ve probably noticed mentions of raw camera files. If you care about getting the best possible results from your photos, whether you ...