Questions tagged [file-format]
A file format is a particular way that information is encoded for storage in a computer file.
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Does converting image file formats affect quality?
Does converting image formats, such as from JPG to PNG, have any effect on image quality? I know converting from RAW to JPG has disadvantages, but what about other format conversions?
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What's the difference between S LOG and V LOG [closed]
I know what logarithms are, what shooting RAW is, and how storing images logarithmically increases details in shadows.
But what's the difference between "S log" and "V log"?
I've also seen mention ...
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How do I create a bracketed file for Aurora HDR software?
I have a Samsung J7 phone and the Aurora HDR software and tried to create an HDR image file with the phone. The phone has an HDR mode in the camera app. The software requires a bracketed file to do ...
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How can I preview photos from camera on laptop?
When I import photos to my laptop, windows 7 they are saved in a folder by month. When then clicking on the folder it opens up the individual photos but they all show a 'flower'symbol and I have no ...
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How can I capture RAW files with an iPhone?
With iOS 10 coming to iPhones starting today, I am wondering how exactly RAW capture works with the new OS. Are RAW files available only in third party apps that add that capability, or does the built ...
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What kind of files can I get out of a Ricoh Theta S?
When shooting full sphere panoramic photos with the Ricoh Theta S, what kind of files can I get out of it? Is it possible to get the two files before stitching? Or do I always get the final product? ...
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Which is the best strategy to downsize an image file?
Images created by a camera or by a scanner can get a very large file size.
this huge size has downsides:
Can't send over mail.
Can't publish on a web site
Any action abuses the computer CPU and ...
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Corrupted JPG has undesired color bars overlay [duplicate]
I have transferred photos from my camera SD card to my computer (using a card/ram reader) and deleted the original photos. Now I have just realized there are color bars overlaid in photos. Here is an ...
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What is a "losee file format"?
I am wondering what a "losee file format is". I came across the term in my photography class book The exact question in the book is:
Which of these file formats are considered losee?
Does that ...
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How can I view .ctg files taken from my Canon camera?
How can I see the images taken from my Canon camera. All files are converted into CTG, and I could not open either in the camera nor on the PC.
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How can I access a file with a .jpg&h=906 ending? [closed]
I've recently come across an image with the filetype, ".jpg&h=906" and for some reason I cannot view the image on my desktop computer once downloaded. Does anyone know anything about this filetype?...
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The CR2 photos I take on my Canon will not save as an image file. How can I fix this?
I copy and pasted my photos from my Canon Rebel SL1 straight to My Pictures on my computer. They appear to be image files, but the file type is "CR2".
When I try ...
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DNG Compatibility in Adobe Lightroom
In Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.3, Preferences -> File Handling -> Compatibility, I have "Camera Raw 7.1 and later" selected. After importing RAW files, for example a few Sony's ARW RAW files, via Import ->...
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Why doesn't PNG show more detail than JPEG in a converted NASA image?
I have a really limited knowledge of photography, so, bearing that in mind, here is my problem.
I downloaded an IMG file with a separate label file from NASA PDS because I wanted to visualise the ...
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Lossy but essential: is there a modern file format useful for modern camera files?
I remember the early digital cameras that had anything resembling useful quality (megapixel) stored JPEG files that were noticeably lossy. As memory cards became more capable, this was addressed and ...
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