Questions tagged “file formats”

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Can you actually open a RAW file, or does software only show a preview?

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3y ago

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What settings and workflow are best for scanning 10×15 cm printed photos for backup?

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4y ago

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Can RawTherapee open a Bayer RAW file that has no metadata?

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4y ago

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What file format is best for fine art photography: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or RAW?

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4y ago

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Which image format should I use on a smartphone to preserve metadata and avoid compression for MTF testing?

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5y ago

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What file format can store front and back scans in one lossless image file?

tiff scanning file-formats archiving lossless

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5y ago

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Can I leave parts of a metal photo print unprinted so the bare metal shows through?

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6y ago

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Does Lightroom edit compressed RAW files slower than uncompressed RAW files?

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6y ago

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Why does GIMP let me export a JPEG at a higher quality than the original?

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6y ago

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Why is RawTherapee saving a .pp3 file instead of a photo?

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6y ago

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What are the benefits of Canon CR2 raw files compared with TIFF?

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6y ago

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Are there drawbacks or compatibility issues with using LZW-compressed TIFFs for editing and archiving?

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6y ago

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When should you choose Canon C-RAW instead of full RAW?

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6y ago

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Best lossy archival format for 16-bit TIFF edits

compression tiff heif webp file-formats

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6y ago

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Why do my RAW and JPEG files look the same on my Canon M100?

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7y ago

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Can I convert old JPEG photos to RAW for editing in Lightroom?

lightroom file-formats jpeg editing raw

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7y ago

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Is there a practical high-bit-depth, lossy image format for photo archiving that's as compact and usable as JPEG?

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7y ago

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Which Epson V600 scan format is best for maximum editing flexibility in Lightroom?

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7y ago

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How can I make stereoscopic 3D images for VR viewers from a left/right photo pair?

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7y ago

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How can I tell whether a TIFF file uses lossy or lossless compression?

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7y ago

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