Why does lightroom convert to dng

If you choose full sized, the conversion process will take longer. Read my article on this. Embed Fast Load Data — This allows the images to load faster in the Develop module but it does increase the file size slightly.

Logically it makes sense to always select this option. We shoot Raw so we can have access to all that Raw loveliness when we develop our images. Plus, the DNG files will be almost half the size of the Raw files even with this option enabled.

So, go on, enable it. Use Lossy Compression — This will significantly reduce the file size but it will result in a slight loss in quality. What to decide? This depends on your perceived future for the file. If you are going to edit the image, then leave this option unchecked do not compress. However, if you do not foresee editing the image in the near future or you are archiving it after editing, go ahead and compress it.

The image loss is minute and you need to print it very large and peer at it with a magnifying glass before you may see any difference. You decide. Embed Original Raw File — No! Just no. This would be a silly thing to do. Rather than reducing the load on your storage and CPU, you would be significantly adding to it. Step 4 Click on OK and make the coffee. Pages: 1 2 3. Related Posts. Lightroom Catalog Cannot Be Opened. Moving Lightroom Classic to a New Computer. Dean 11th January at - Reply.

Martin 11th January at - Reply. I really don't want DNG files, which of course begs the question, why did I set that option to begin with? I have no idea how I did that.

Sort by date Sort by votes. Very top of the import dialogue. Move, copy, copy as dog, etc. It the import dialog will remember the last setting so set it on your next import and you should be good to go. Happy importing! Upvote 0 Downvote. Copy as dng that would be! Darn spell check! Lightroom Guru. Premium Classic Member. Premium Cloud Member. When you import files into LR you have several options. Oh, thank you guys. With a DNG file all the information is embedded in the file so there is no need for a sidecar file.

In Lightroom you can convert files to DNG at any time. You can convert when you are importing files and you can also convert when you are exporting files. And you can convert files to DNG anytime in between. Hopefully this tutorial has helped shed some light on what DNG files are and why you may want to start using them.

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