The article discusses the ongoing debate between using JPG and RAW file formats when capturing images, particularly with digital cameras. While JPGs are easy to use, RAW offers a wealth of data for post-processing, yet most cameras produce RAW files in proprietary formats, creating compatibility challenges. Adobe's DNG format aims to provide a standardized, open solution that includes metadata within a single file. However, widespread adoption among major camera brands is lacking, leading to continual fragmentation in the RAW file landscape.
When you set up a new camera, or even go to take a picture on some smartphones, you're presented with a key choice: JPG or RAW?
Most cameras capture RAW files in proprietary formats, like Canon's CR3, Nikon's NEF, and Sony's ARW. The result is a world of compatibility issues.
Adobe tried to solve this problem years ago with a universal RAW format, DNG (Digital Negative), which it open-sourced for anyone to use.
DNG is slightly streamlined since it's just one file that allows nondestructive metadata edits within it.
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