How can I tell whether a photo is RAW or JPEG in Lightroom 3?
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I usually import mostly RAW files, but sometimes I switch the camera to JPEG. In Lightroom 3, what’s the easiest way to identify which images are RAW and which are JPEG in the Library or Develop views?
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There are many ways to do this:
Hover over the image in the Library module and you'll see some information about the image, including the filename.
In the right-hand sidebar of the Library module look in the Metadata section and find the File Name field.
Use the Expanded grid view style in the Library module (View > Grid View Style > Expanded Cells). Control what is displayed in the cell (including file name or extension) by choosing View > Grid View Style> View Options. Similarly, in the Develop module you can use the Loupe Info Overlay and View options (in the View menu) to display this information.
Or, filter photos: use the Filter bar to get just the photos you want, or create a Smart Collection to find them.
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Yes. In Lightroom 3, the simplest way is to look at the file extension Lightroom displays, such as .raw, .cr2, .nef, or .jpg.
Ways to see it:
- In Library, hover over a thumbnail to see the filename and extension.
- In the Library module’s right-hand Metadata panel, check the File Name field.
- Turn on Expanded Grid View cells and customize the cell display in View > Grid View Style > View Options so the filename/extension is visible.
- In Develop, use the Loupe Info Overlay from the View menu to show filename information.
If you want to separate them, use the Filter bar or create a Smart Collection filtered by file type (RAW vs JPEG/JPG). That’s usually the easiest way to quickly find only one format.
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