How can I batch export RAW files to TIFF in Darktable?
Asked 3/16/2019
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I want to use Darktable mainly to batch-convert a group of RAW files into another format, specifically 8-bit uncompressed TIFFs. Is there a straightforward way to do this from the lighttable view without relying on the history stack?
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After some exploration, it is actually quite straight-forward. The process can be adapted for your own conversion requirements, but I wanted 8-bit TIFF - the reason why is irrelevant.
- Open up 'Storage Options' in 'lighttable' section of Darktable, set the required settings. For me, TIFF, 8-bit, uncompressed. Set the desired path for file export to disk, and conflict options.
- Select all of the images you wish to export / convert. Use CTRL and LMB to multiple-select RAW images. For this test, I used the same RAW image with different filenames (1300875350_fuji-x100-dscf5613.RAF, 2300875350_fuji-x100-dscf5613.RAF, 3300875350_fuji-x100-dscf5613.RAF). Sadly, you can't see this very well on the screenshot, but I hope the reader understands the strategy.
- Alternatively, use the SELECT ALL option near the top-right of lightable UI.
- Click the EXPORT button in 'Storage Options' - see Step 1 above. Darktable will then export the files in TIFF (or whatever) format.
I hope this helps some others like me who want to convert a whole bunch of files from RAW to some other format. Bravo!
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Yes. In Darktable you can batch export directly from lighttable.
- Go to lighttable.
- Open storage options (the export settings).
- Set the output format you want, such as TIFF, 8-bit, and uncompressed.
- Choose the destination folder and any filename/conflict handling options.
- Select all the RAW files you want to convert (for example with Ctrl + click, or use the select-all option if appropriate).
- Run export.
Darktable will then process the selected RAW files and write them out using the export settings you chose.
So if your goal is simply converting many RAW files to TIFF, you do not need to use the history stack for that basic workflow; the normal batch export tools in lighttable are enough.
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