![]() ![]() Add the option of generating 1:1 previews on top of that process and I could be sitting and waiting for a while in front of my computer before I can finally start post-processing images. While converting small RAW files from low resolution cameras is barely noticeable, converting anything over 24 MP does take quite a bit of time. Whether I choose to convert my RAW files to DNG upon import or at a later point of time, the conversion process puts a significant burden on my import time and only complaints my workflow. 1) DNG Conversion Increases Workflow Time ![]() Let’s take a look at some case scenarios and see what advantages and disadvantages the DNG format has when compared to RAW files. In this article, I will revisit the DNG format and bring up some of my concerns on why it might not be the ideal choice that I once thought it was. But as time passed, higher resolution cameras were introduced and I started exploring other post-processing options, I realized that DNG had a few major disadvantages that made me abandon it. In my DNG vs RAW article from 2010, I pointed out the reasons why using DNG over RAW made sense – it simplified file management, resulted in smaller files (when compressed or when embedded JPEG image size was reduced) and seemed like a good way to future-proof RAW files. ![]() For a number of years I have been recommending our readers to convert RAW files from their cameras to Adobe’s DNG format. ![]()
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