How to Unset Convert to DNG in LR2.3?

I have a new GPS tracker and it can't read DNG files. I need to stop the conversion from RAW on import but can't find a way to do it in preference. Is there no way to do this?

It's one of the options in the Import dialog - see atached screenshot. You need to select one of the alternatives.

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How do I convert to DNG for CS3 without demosaicing?

Recently purchased the Sigma 60mm 2.8 lens for my Sony NEX-6, which shoots ARW raw files. When converting to DNG (using the newest 8.2.0.94 version), the files increase in size from ~15MB to ~60MB. This appears to be because I have the compatibility settings set to Camera Raw 4.6 compatibility, and the converter believes this means it has to demosaic the image. This is done with no override and no warning that information is going to be discarded, despite the fact that I shoot raw files because I want raw data. How can I produce DNG files compatible with Photoshop CS3 and Camera Raw 4.6, without discarding data and producing huge files?
This is doubly frustrating since manual lenses convert fine. I do not care about any lens correction information in the original ARW files, as only very minor corrections are needed anyway. Losing this information to produce good DNG files is perfectly acceptable to me.
Similar threads show that newer versions of DNG can be converted to without the demasaicing being applied, but this is not helpful to me. See http://forums.adobe.com/message/4312768, http://forums.adobe.com/message/3333887.
I have no plans to upgrade photoshop (especially the CC versions), so need something that works with CS3.

Okay, so I lied. I'm going to answer one more time. In my opinion, it isn't necessary to change your "entire workflow". Take the example of a panorama image. As in ACR, I make adjustments to the raw images using Lightroom. Of course, I have imported those images so I'm able to see that folder of images in my Lightroom library. Lightroom has an adjustment where I can highlight all images and choose to "match total exposure". I have found that using that really simplifies the merging to panorama process.
When I have done all that I need to do in Lightroom, I highlight all the images and choose the option to merge to panorama. Photoshop opens, the images that I've highlighted transfer to Photoshop and the panorama dialogue appears listing those images. I set my options and let Photoshop build the panorama.
When I'm through with Photoshop I save the panorama image and return to Lightroom. The panorama is there automatically added to the catalog. I can take that image back to Photoshop if needed. And I can export images in different formats for different purposes. But I only have the master images and the one panorama that I have to maintain. If changes are decided upon in the future I only have the one image to worry about.
The postprocessing in Lightroom is much more elegant (in my opinion) than ACR. You know, you can download Lightroom and try it for 30 days and see what you think. I still believe you are anticipating much more change than is really necessary. So my original answer still stands.

I am on windows 8 platform, i used adobe elements to work on my image - the output is in dng format, how do i convert this to jpg format?

i am on windows 8 platform, i used adobe elements to work on my image - the output is in dng format, how do i convert this to jpg format?

When you make a DNG that's like making another raw file, so you will need to convert the DNG file just like your original raw. Don't use the Save button in the raw converter. That's just a link to the DNG converter. Normally you would click Open instead and then save in the editor as a jpg or other image format of your choice.

How do I convert raw images with side car to Dng and

How do I convert raw images with side car to Dng and preserve the sidecar info in the DNG?
I have tons of raws + xmp sidecars that i want to convert to dng, because the raws are from different camera brands and i want to get everything simplified. so that i do not have to worry if I will be able to access the raws in the future, if I decide I want to rework some of the files.
T.I.A.

If the images are already in your catalog you can select them then choose Convert Photos to DNG from the Library menu. You'll be given the option of deleting the original raw files. Either way, Lr will only display the newly created DNG files.
The alternative, which is better suited to images not already in the catalog is to use the Adobe DNG Converter

How do I convert multiple full sized DNGs to lossy DNGs within Lightroom?

Hi,
When I select multiple DNGs from within Lightroom, and on my mac go to menu>Library>Convert photo to DNG and then choose to convert to DNG with the lossy mode selected, only one of the selected DNGs is converted. How do I convert more at the same time? I have a large library, and I want to convert ~100gb of photos to lossy.
Thanks in Advance!

As far as my own collection goes, I would say I love about 1-2% of my pictures. I would like to use the top 5% for making printed family albums, and I use Lightroom to develop these images. The next 5-10% I would partially process and keep somewhere online at lower resolution, like on flickr. The next 20-40% I would like to keep around in storage, and the rest I trash.
These last 20-40% that I want to keep would be fine as lossy DNGs. I would treat them as JPEGs that have a bit more dynamic range for the future, but as I shoot with a 24mp Nex-7, they are huge, and won't ever be pixel-peeped. I have examined the difference between my 25mb DNGs and the converted 7mb lossy DNGs, and for my uses, they are functionally identical.
The issue is that I need to import them into Lightroom before I rate them. Once I rate my images, I flag the ones I want to work on further, and delete the worst. I would like a way to convert the remaining ones more easily. Of course if I knew which ones were 2nd-rate keepers from the outset, I would import them as lossy DNGs to start with.
I often have 3-4000 images to process after a holiday, so I need a fast method of compressing these DNGs.

How do I install The Dng converter to my Lightroom?

I've followed the prompts to update but it still isn't rendering raw files when i open the program.

Converting to DNG is part of the Lightroom program. The DNG converter is a standalone program, but cannot be integrated as part of Lightroom because it isn't needed. Can you describe in detail what you did that you feel didn't work? Were you working with raw images? What camera? What operating system? What version of Lightroom? As many details as you can provide.

I have a new Sony alpha 77ii. My PS version is 5.0. When I open the files in Bridge, they are .ARW files. How do I convert them to JPEG's so I can view and edit them?

I have a new Sony alpha 77ii. My PS version is 5.0. When I open the files with Bridge they are .ARW files. How do I convert them to JPEG's or something I can view and edit?

You can use Adobe's free DNG converter to convert proprietary raws to the universal DNG raw format. Here are the links:
Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Windows : Adobe DNG Converter 9.0
Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Macintosh : Adobe DNG Converter 9.0
Converting to JPEG will be an extra step afterwards.
Benjamin

Convert to DNG not available in Bridge photo downloader?

All of a sudden when I try to upload RAW photos from my Nikon D5100, "Convert to DNG" is shown in grey and will not let me select it in the photo downloader. I am having to use an outside converter instead. Also, the Camera Raw application is acting up - not letting me open images with Command + R, not saving image ratings of 5 stars, etc. Any ideas on how to resolve these issues? I am guessing that they are linked...

It was all of a sudden...randomly and not after an upgrade as far as I am aware.
Since you mention 10.9.3 which is a recent update it may well be caused by this update. Read the article Yammer provided and try that. Also as described in earlier post, restart Bridge holding down option (alt) key and from the menu choose reset preferences.
But there have been some problems with recent ACR and DNG in photodownloader that should have been solved with latest ACR. So also try the manual download and install of the link Yammer provided.

Convert to DNG doesn't work in Bridge with 5D mark III

I'm using CS6 and the 'Convert to DNG" option doesn't work when I download my Canon 5D Mark III files, but it works with my 5D Mark II files. HOW can I get this to work. I've had to convert using the DNG converter.

Update ACR to 8.7.1 and you won't have to convert to DNG at all. the 8.7.1 DNG converter also supports the Mark 3.

How do I process raw .dng or .pef from pentax k20d into .tiff 's (or jpegs) in aperture 3?

hi all my friends!
how do I process raw .dng or .pef from a pentax k20d into tiffs or jpegs in aperture 3? (i have the trial only but will buy a3 if i actually can learn how to use it in 30 days...which i've failed so far)... the raw files are taking up too much space on my HDD. i understand how to change the colors, sharpness etc of the raw files. but how do i actually turn raw files into a tiff or jpeg to just keep in the library in aperture? i have no intention of keeping the raw's.. I just shoot raw to get better jpeg or tiff results.
also I would greatly appreciate some tips how to do this in batches fast and easy. I have yet to yield images so good i will actually want to spend time perfecting them. for now i just want an easy way to turn raw files into tiffs or jpegs with some standard or completely auto mode. i can do it in camera but it is time consuming.
and you cant convert raw to jpeg or tiff in iphoto, right?
best regards, Joakim
p.s. and thank you who will answer this...i can't find the answer anywhere...tried for a whole day... d.s.

do you know if the raw files are some way made more compact when you shut down aperture? cause i mean, +20MB for a pic is a lot of space on the hard drive vs. 5MB for a jpeg or so...of course keeping your raws would be the optimum if they simply don't take that much more space than a jpeg... how does aperture do it? are the files "zipped" when not in use?
No, the size of the files doesn't change, Aperture doesn't compress or otherwise alter the masters.
and in either case, can you put the aperture archive/library somewhere else than on your local HD, like a portable 1 TB HD? mine is only 250 Gb or so and running low...
This is doable and most people running on laptops use this method in one form or another. The best results are obtained by keeping the library on the internal HD but storing the masters on an external HD. The masters in this case are referred to as 'referenced' (when the masters are in the actual Aperture library they are referred to as 'managed' )
By putting the masters on an external disk but keeping the library on the internal you get the best of both worlds, reduced internal disk consumption and better speed accessing the Aperture library. If the library itself was on the external HD, especially if it was USB, you could notice decreased performance.
There has been much written about this type of setup here in the discussions. Searching the list here should get many articles discussing this topic with lots of very good advice. Also spend some tim with the User manual, Apple did a good job with it and the fist few sections really explain the various bits of the library and the different ways to set it up.
As i wrote in my first question, is there an easy way to adjust the values of a 100 raw files automatically?
To adjust a large number of images try this: Select one image and adjust it as you like. Then select Metadata->Lift Adjustments, a HUD will open. Now select the other 99 images and in the HUD that opened select Stamp Selected Images, all those 99 images will now have the adjustments you applied to the first image.
Again this is all covered in the manual.
Good luck

Fujifilm raf converted in dng

Shooting in raw, I have always converted to dng the raw files of my successive Canon DSLRs upon importing in Lightroom. The dng files were roughly the same size of the orinal raw file and I was able to directly open these dng files in many applications on my Mac: Preview, iPhoto and Photsoshop CS4.
I recently bought a Fujifilm X-E1 and I was surprised to discover that
1. as the original raw files are always 26.1 Mb, the corresponding dng file is roughly the double (between 47 and 59 Mb);
2. even if the Mac and its native applications (Finder, Preview, iPhoto) recognize Fujifilm raf files, they don't recognize the converted dng files (on the contrary, Photoshop CS4, not surprisingly, doesn't recognize raf files but recognize the converted dng files).
So, even if I was convinced that converting to dng had some advantages, considering the above disadvantages about the conversion from the new raf files, I think I will use the raf files without converting them to dng.
What do you think of that? Do you have some further explanations?

I have exactly the same issue!
For what it's worth, i found the way to fix it for new imports. (using LR5, by the way).
When importing the files, don't select embed raw data, and do not chose 1:1 previews. When I select standard previews, I in fact, get a smaller file than my RAF (from ~22 -> 18-16mb)
My problem now, is, how do I "RECONVERT" those 50-55mb DNGs using the above settings on 3000 photos I have already taken! I'd very much would like 80GB back!
Any ideas?

Can I import raws w/o converting to DNG?

I notice that my imports to LR are converted to DNG's and when I edit them they DON'T stay in original form----how can I retain the original file?
Stack?

Jao,
But I assumed that Jim did want to convert his raw files to DNG, and also to retain the original raw file. If he does not need to convert to DNG then just import them as you said.
Jim,
the "Import Photos Screen" is shown when you have selected photos during import. (ctrl-shift-I) to get you to "Import photos or Lightroom Catalog" screen. Select files, click Open and now you are shown the "Import Photos Screen". (by the way, Adobe's DNG converter allows you to extract the original raw file from DNG also; so you may be able to use it to get back your original raws from those already converted to dng).

Why are raw files not converting to DNG?

I currently have Photoshop CS3 with ACR 4.6. I just purchased the Nikon D300s which doesnt work with this version of ACR, so I downloaded Convert to DNG 4.6 and unzipped it. The box came up to convert and I hopefully entered all the correct info, then I received the Conversion Status box which shows all the files I chose, but it says none of them were converted with the following message: "There was anerror parsing the file".
What does this mean and how can I fix it. Thanks, Karen

karenskelly wrote:
Thanks Jim. Are you talking about 5.5? As far as I can tell, anything starting with the number 5 only works in CS4. Which download would you suggest trying?
Thanks, Karen
Camera Raw 5.5 is only compatible with Photoshop CS4. But the DNG converter 5.5 is a stand-alone program. It runs by itself, it does not need any version of Photoshop to run. DNG converter 5.5 will convert images from the most cameras, and will create DNG files that are compatible with ALL versions of Camera Raw since version 2.4. So, yes, I am talking about DNG converter 5.5. Download and install it and look at the options. Choose appropriately, and then do your conversion.
As far as the version number is concerned, you need to concern yourself with it only because the version number will enable you to know which cameras are supported. The DNG converter is released right along with Camera Raw, so the supported list is always in sync. But it doesn't mean that DNG converter is only compatible with that same version. I hope this clears it up for you.

Convert to DNG reversable?

I was thinking of going all out and converting all my CR2s to DNGs. However, if I include the original CR2 it makes the file almost twice as large, so I don't want to do that. If I convert to DNG withOUT including the original, can I ever get it back to raw? And if yes, how?
Thanks

DdeGannes wrote:
...but if you wish to retain compatibility with your camera manufacturer's software then...
And its not just camera manufacturer software - there are many other non-camera-mfr/non-Adobe softwares that either don't support DNG at all, or say they support it, but then they won't read your Adobe DNG files! (of course its not their fault..., but still......)
I say: "Never delete your originals".
PS - If you've still got your originals, then the conversion is somewhat reversible:
1. Flush all your edits into the xmp metadata of your DNG files by using Ctrl/Cmd-S (select target photos first).
2. Use exiftool to extract the xmp metadata from your DNG files into xmp sidecar files - xmp sidecar base filename must match your originals.
3. Replace the DNGs with the originals.
4. Do a folder-sync (imports all the originals and applies xmp metadata from sidecar files). - You can delete the DNGs from the catalog during this phase, or leave them in with missing sources for awhile.
You'll lose everything thats not in xmp, like virtual copies and collection affiliation, since the originals will be looking like new files to the catalog. But it will preserve edits, keywords, ratings, ..., since this stuff is saved in xmp metadata.
There may be a plugin, and if there isn't, then there should be, that preserves all the other catalog data too, and if not then there will be and you may want to wait for it - the tools that make it fairly easy for a plugin to do have only been available for a short time.
Rob

HT1144 how to change image from dng to jpeg

How do I make a dng image a jpeg please

You can either do it in Photoshop or use Adobe's DNG Converter. I've used the former method but never the latter.

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