"Unsupported Image Format" in Aperture and iPhoto....

I recently purchased a Nikon D7100 and when I try and upload the RAW pictures to Aperture 3 and iPhoto it gives me the error message "unsupported image format". It only happens with the RAW files, JPEG's are fine. Is this a problem with the program?

You are just going to have to wait until Apple adds support for the D7100 RAW format.
Allan

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Why do G3 raw files show as "Unsupported Image Format" in Aperture?

I am moving towards shooting in raw, and as an experiment I imported some sample raw files from the publicly available text images on the Photography Blog. When I try to look at these images, I get a black screen with a warning triangle and the message "Unsupported Image Format". This happens for all the different raws, including some G3 raw files (.rw2). Oddly, it can read the EXIF metadata and has all the information about shooting settings etc. If I import the same files into iPhoto, it displays the images properly and allows editing, etc.
I have a workaround, which I've also tried with my Fuji X10 raws (still not supported on MacOSX), of running them through the Adobe DNG converter, and then looking at the dng files which seem to work fine. But it's a pain.
This has to be one of those simple "D'oh" things, but I can't see what I'm doing wrong!

Thanks Leonie, the second part revealed that I have been an idiot, although the behaviour is still surprising. The folder has a mix of DMC-G3 raws, Fuji X10 raws, and DNG files produced from both. For the Fuji X10 files, the DNGs produce images and the raws produce the "Unsupported file format" message. The latter is not surprising, the former a little surprising (as I've heard that DNGs only work when the associated raw works). The last two remarks don't directly address my problem (or perceived problem), but they perhaps set the frame for my expectations.
For the G3 files, when I look at it more closely, the G3 raws DO display correctly, while the G3 DNGs give "Unsupported file format". I had managed to fool myself into thinking it was the other way round (Aperture does rather hide the full file name).
So I was completely wrong, Aperture does support DMC-G3 raw, it's just it's DNG support that's a bit weird. However, it's on my side if I need to use X10 raws (via the DNG step). In fact so far I've given up the latter, as the noise levels are so much greater than in Fuji's in-camera JPEG conversion.
So, thanks very much for your help. Now I remember the first rule of system support: never trust what the customer tells you! (I know you're not really customer support, but I guess the same rule applies.) Thanks again

10.5.2; Canon 1DsM3 Raw Files = "Unsupported Image Format" in Aperture

Just did the update and pointed Aperture to a folder of Canon 1Ds Mark III raw files (standard raw files, no sRaw or anything like that). Thumbnail previews are grey and Viewer says, "Unsupported Image Format".
Tried rebooting and verifying/fixing permissions. No help. No thumbnails, no images in Aperture.
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Message was edited by: Jon Roemer

I have the same exact issue.
I do get the same error with 1Ds MIII raws.
Also the G9 raws are not working.
Finally after 3 months it's still not working
I could imagine that there is the need to edit some property file (like I have read before in the forum somewere) to add the new cameras to the list of supported cameras.
Are the D3, D300 raws working?

CR2 as "Unsupported Image Format" on Aperture 2.1.2?

I just installed aperture on OS 10.5.5 and immediately installed the available update via Software Update. Then, I imported a day's worth of shooting from my EOS 1D Mark iii (one of the models listed on Aperture's Supported Raw Formats webpage - http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/raw.html). The .jpegs display fine but my CR2 images only appear as preview thumbnails - when I click on the preview a red box appears with the text: "Unsupported Image Format." I'm a bit incredulous that Apple would fail to support this enormously popular image format - say it ain't so.
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Excellent information that confirms my experience. It has only happened to me in the midst of an editing session, and has always been corrected by a restart of the application.
I don't know if it answers Alexandra's original question.
I have also found that Aperture has gotten progressively slower over the last few months, perhaps a function of a growing managed library?? It's to the point where if I edit to fast, I'll start getting beachballs, and have even had the app quit -or go to the red screen/unsupported file type message.
I don't have the latest machine, but it is a fast one, (Mac Pro Quad 3.0 Ghz 11 gb ram and the nVidia 8800 GT graphics card driving 2 23" Cinema Displays) My startup drive is a 750GB Seagate Barracuda partitioned 250/500 with everything but the Aperture library on the 250 partition (100 gb free space left) and only the Aperture library on the 500 partition (aprox 200 GB free). (there are also 3 more 750 gb drives in the machine for Time Machine & other stuff.
This machine should be really fast (it once was) so I may be doing something wrong, but can't figure what is wrong.
Is anyone aware of an article on speeding up aperture? My previews are limited to the default (2500 x2500 aprox) yet my activity window always seems to have a backup of previews to be built once I'm going in an edit session.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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"Unsupported Image Format" in Aperture after editing in Photoshop?

I've had random intermittent problems with some files that I store in Aperture (I'm on 3.4.3) and then edit in Photoshop. I shoot only in RAW format on a Nikon D300 (.NEF files), and the images import fine. Some of the images I edit in Photoshop CS6. Upon saving the image in CS6 and returning to Aperture, I get a black preview image with a silver warning triangle, and it says "Unsupported Image Format". The info tab shows me that the image is a .tiff file as I expect - and what's odd is when I re-import these images from the folder they're stored in, they display fine as expected.
What gives?

All good questions, thank you for asking.
- Aperture is set up to export to 8-bit TIFF files.
- Photoshop is set as my external editor.
- To edit an image, when I'm in Aperture I right click on the image and select "Edit with Adobe Photoshop CS6"
- I don't use Layers in Photoshop, so when the image is returned to Aperture there's only the background layer.
- The images are saved in PS using "Save", not "Save As".
- I verified that the file names are .tiff rather than .tif
That is exactly what I am doing, when editing my Canon Raws in PS-CS6, and there is no problem with unsupported image formats. that should work!
and what's odd is when I re-import these images from the folder they're stored in, they display fine as expected.
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Unsupported image format after moving from one project to another

I scanned several thousands of images to my Aperture library. Went thru all of them providing adjustments to many of them, keywords to all of them and adjust date/time to all of them. All of the pics were visible, format is jpeg.
This is a managed library (all pics within Aperture db).
This morning started to restructure the project files (had three of them). After moving couple of hundred images to newly created project file I started seeing "unsupported image format" red screen after clicking the jpeg. 20-30% of the pictures clicked showed on viewer "unsupported image format".
Tried regenerating the previews. Tried command-option start with first fix the preferences option. Then with rebuild option.
Tried moving the pictures back to their original project file.
No joy... Still 20-30% of the pictures show the "unsupported image format".
Aperture 2.1.
Amy other tricks I could try?
Reported this to Apple aperture feedback of course.
--h

Link the two Macs together: there are several ways to do this: Wireless Network, Firewire Target Disk Mode, Ethernet, or even just copy the Library to an external HD and then on to the new machine...
But however you do choose to link the two machines...
Simply copy the iPhoto Library from the Pictures Folder on the old Machine to the Pictures Folder on the new Machine.
Then launch iPhoto. That's it.
This moves photos, events, albums, books, keywords, slideshows and everything else.
+Note: there is no importing involved+
The thumbs appear, but the images are added 2 or 3 times each and the events are all messed up.
This happens when you import one Library to another, which you've done by drag and drop:
Creating a black library and over writing the new with the old.
Your problem is arising because of the Network Share. iPhoto needs to have the Library sitting on disk formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Users with the Library sitting on disks otherwise formatted regularly report issues including, but not limited to, importing, saving edits and sharing the photos.
Regards
TD

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Is anytone else having problems with some Nikon D800 raw (NEF) files in the latest Aperture version? Most of the files are fine, but some are 'Unsupported Image Format'. Aperture sometime shows them, then they vanish and are replaced with a grey triangle. Then randomly they sometimes come back.
It seems to just be the Nikon D800 raws casuing this. Any thoughts on a fix?
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It is unlikely to be caused by the recent Aperture update because it started happening to me just a few days ago (Nikon D2x NEF/JPEG pix) and I have been using Aperture version 3.3.2 under OS 10.7.4 for a long time.
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Sudden "unsupported image format" after using Dodge & Burn Plugin

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scott nichol wrote:
if you keep the console open when you're editing these photos and the "unsupported image format" message comes up, you'll notice that Aperture is throwing malloc errors on the console. this means that while its trying to load the image, it is running out of RAM. the core problem here is that Aperture can't address more than 2GB of RAM and i think the only way that Apple can address this problem is by moving to a 64-bit version of Aperture. it would be really nice if this issue was addressed in a 2.2 release sometime soon as this happens to me all the time now after round-tripping an image to Photoshop.
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Aperture 3 and DNGs from LX5 raw files: unsupported image format

My LX5 arrived, and I tried converting a raw file to DNG with Adobe DNG Converter 6.2.0.21 beta and importing it into Aperture. No luck: Aperture says it's an unsupported image format. I tried setting the compatibility as far back as possible in the preferences, and still no luck. Any idea why this doesn't work? I used Adobe DNG Converter multiple times to work with raw files from unsupported cameras, so it's a real surprise to get the unsupported image file message.
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Aperture 2, OS 10.6.4, and Pentax K-x, creates unsupported image format

Upgraded from 10.6.3 to 10.6.4, and started getting the "Unsupported Image Format" problem in Aperture again for my RAW DNG files from a Pentax K-x.
The previous fix was to remove the Raw Compatibility Upgrade, and reinstall the 3.0 version. (3.03 was the installed version after 10.6.4).
Doing this, I was able to view my images, but they show up as only 250 x 170 pixel images in Aperture metadata!
File size is what it should be (~10MB), but they are dinky little images. What the heck?!!!
Any ideas what's going on here?
I would upgrade to Ap 3, but still see tons of people reporting problems with it supporting Pentax, especially color shifting of RAW images after upgrading.
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Hi David-- thanks for your advice. I have been looking into it further and it just gets more confusing. I am able to open all of these DNG files in Photoshop so the problem seems to be with some combination of the K-X, OS 10.6.4 and Aperture 2. I have gone so far as to purchase Aperture 3 but haven't opened the package yet. After hearing about your experience (not to mention the thousands of other complaints about Ap 3 performance I've seen) I think I'll take it back and make the switch to Lightroom 3. Lightroom's features may not be quite as good, but at least it seems to be stable and I imagine it will be able to read the DNGs since Photoshop does. I just don't have the energy to be constantly patrolling the state of my photo management program!
I'll keep you posted on my experiments with Lightroom.
Thanks again.
-Baz

Raw Files Appear Deleted or Corrupted Suddenly in Aperture with Unsupported Image Format Error

I have been using Aperture 3, latest update, for the past year. Today, I tried to import new raw files from my new Sony RX1r and, as far as I can see, all raw files in Aperture give the "Unsupported Image Format" and alert symbol in the library where not only new files should be, but also ALL PREVIOUS RAW FILES. These files do no even show up as existing in the iPhoto Library.
This is, needless to say, distressing, as hundreds and hundreds of photos seem lost. Also, the files show a reduced pixel size and file sizes all go to .5 Mb. Some of the photos seemed to show up initially and look fine until I tried to open them, then they all either disappear or show the Unsupported Image Format instead of the opened file. I have tried rebuilding the iPhoto library, but no help.
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Canon 7D, .CR2 and the miserable RED "Unsupported Image Format" screen

I have seen a lot of posts on this:
First, yes, all of my software is up to date ~ running Mac OS X SL 10.6.2 and Aperture 2.1.4
I just got the 7D ~ my system is set up to automatically open Aperture when card reader and/or camera is plugged in.
I have been shooting in Camera Raw, not sCR2, not mCR2, just .CR2 and large JPG simultaneously.
Obviously, the JPG imports fine, but that dastardly "Unsupported Image Format" red screen pops up.
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I know, I know a lot of questions...but am appreciative of any help someone is willing to throw my way.
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Lv4Tunes wrote:when you plug your card into your card reader and then into your computer, what opens? Canon Image Browser? Digital Photo Professional? What do you do from there? How do you bring your stuff into Aperture from there?
I mount the drive to see it in the finder only.
I shoot both RAW & Jpeg the same time.
I explore the Jpeg thumbnails, skipping over the raw files which takes a little longer to load.
One main advantage doing both/
Now anyone can load the Jpegs to view, otherwise they may not have viewer or software to see RAW files.
For safety, I load the whole card file to the desktop.
From here, I pre-sort the images to a folder within.
Otherwise it's back & forth reloading the whole card file into Aperture picking out a few, and doing the process 10 - 20 more times for other images not related.
Or making mistakes along the way. A simple slip of the wrist, or happy mouse.
Now any software you chose, It can load from saved file on desktop.
**The card anytime it's put back in camera gets reformatted.
Or set aside for safe keeping until the process is complete in case of power failure and or crash.
Reformatting the card is a must in the camera vs just deleted at computer.
This might be the X crisis you see of old data mixed in.
Other Issues/
By default for years, compact flash cards & reader.
On the Canon 1DsMkII, it has two slots, CF & SD.
Along comes SDHC, and off to do wedding, get back to computer to load from reader and the computer says, we have no clue.
Card readers are specific to SDHC.
I had a thumb drive reader for SDHC but never gave it a thought there was any difference.
Prior/
The camera smarter, picked the SD slot to record to if pulling & replacing CF.
So I was shocked not finding the images on CF at first.

Aperture 2.1.4 - 'unsupported image format'

Aperture has suddenly gone haywire. All photos apparently lost as they all disappeared and 'unsupported image format' appeared for each one instead - but at the same time they are all showing in the thumbnails at the foot of the screen. They are all JPEGs. So I reinstalled the program, etc and now all photos reinstated except for all scanned images (from various Albums) and a few ordinary photos from one Album. Those exceptions are all JPEGs. I have tried the possible solutions on Apple's 'Aperture 2: Troubleshooting Basics' page but they do not help. Some, but not all, of the missing photos will also not appear when I go into iPhoto and go to File - Show Aperture Library. But some do. Does anyone have any ideas? Thank you.

Thanks. The short answer is No. The best situation is from the most recently reinstalled version of Aperture where the result is as described in my previous post. Older versions all seem to be corrupted in the way I described.
A longer answer involves another problem I had. I add geo metadata (probably the wrong term!) to my photos so that, when imported to a mapping program, they show where they were taken. Then, when I put those photos on my iPhone, the mapping feature (Places) also showed where the photos were taken. But then, without warning, all this data was lost from the phone and the mapping feature no longer worked, although it continued to work on the computer. I asked the Genius people at an Apple store about this, but they had no idea and could not help. Now, in respect of the photos restored in Aperture where the 'Unsupported Image Format' message no longer appears, the feature has started working again on my phone.

Aperture 2.1.4 shows landscape JPEGs as "Unsupported Image Format"

I have just imported a few JPEGs from a Boots scan of some 35mm film I had processed there. All 7 portrait aspect photos are fine, but all 8 landscape format images come up as "Unsupported Image Format" on the maroon screen of death. The original scans from the lab are all landscape, and I viewed them all in Preview and rotated and saved the portrait images therein. I then imported them into aperture and adjusted the date and time metadata (as they show the scan date).
Now, the landscape pictures come up as thumbnails in browser, and show fine for a second whilst "loading" in viewer, then disappear leaving the maroon screen. I can view the pictures fine in iPhoto 09 through "show aperture library", and the exported original through iPhoto shows up just fine everywhere. I cannot export versions from aperture, and "export master" exports something to the desktop that I cannot open in preview. The metadata for the landscape and the portrait pictures are identical (740 KB, camera comes up as "SP-2000") except the pixel size dimensions (1840 × 1232) are naturally inverted.
Any ideas anyone?

Thanks. The short answer is No. The best situation is from the most recently reinstalled version of Aperture where the result is as described in my previous post. Older versions all seem to be corrupted in the way I described.
A longer answer involves another problem I had. I add geo metadata (probably the wrong term!) to my photos so that, when imported to a mapping program, they show where they were taken. Then, when I put those photos on my iPhone, the mapping feature (Places) also showed where the photos were taken. But then, without warning, all this data was lost from the phone and the mapping feature no longer worked, although it continued to work on the computer. I asked the Genius people at an Apple store about this, but they had no idea and could not help. Now, in respect of the photos restored in Aperture where the 'Unsupported Image Format' message no longer appears, the feature has started working again on my phone.

Unsupported image format from iPhoto

I just installed Aperture and excitedly moved an album of jpeg pics over from iPhoto to play with and do some corrections on. To my dismay, quite a few of them show the "unsupported image format" screen though they will be identical in format to the ones next to them. I reverted them all to original before I moved them and they are all jpeg. Any help with this would be appreciated. Thanks.

i can't make it out from your screenshot. are your pictures managed or referenced? it's very easy to determine if the problem is with a picture or with aperture. if it's referenced, just look it up with the finder and see if the system can read it. that way you know aperture's the culprit, otherwise you have some kind of disk corruption. if it's managed, you'll have to dig inside the library to look up the picture and do the same thing.
if your library is corrupt, the easiest way to fix it is to hold command and alt during aperture launch and select rebuild library. depending on the size of it, this may take a while. this should normally fix things, but as i said, it's important to check whether the problem lies withing aperture, or on disk.
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