What is RAW and JPEG format?
Many photographers ask about the different between RAW and JPEG photo format,
especially when they want to buy a new camera. In this post, I will try to
clarify the differences between these two formats.
There are two types of image format that cameras record, JPEG and RAW.
Every format has its benefits and disadvantages, and therefore certain uses and specific users.
Most point and
shoot cameras capture image as a JPEG, this format is easy to edit and store,
it occupies less space in your camera memory and
computer disc. JPEGs are easy to share online or use in the website due to
their small size. They are also supported by many software-editing programs, transporting,
sharing and downloading is shorter and faster.
Disadvantages
of JPEG format is its limited possibilities in post-production, where this will
be hampered in its color mode RGB and missing some vital information (Image quality).
The JPEG format
is great for snapshots (Such as family, friends, sport photography and press
uses), quick proofs, and photography that do not require much post-production
manipulation, especially, if you are not a
fan of image post- production.
RAW files (Often in DSLRs) are larger than JPEGs;
they take more space on your memory card as well as your PC or laptop, you will
also require a powerful computer to view or editing your RAW files.
In RAW files, you have full control over the white balance, tone curve or
sharpening of the image when it comes to post-production. This feature is not available in JPEG files where editing causes losing of information
or data and thus loss of color gamut and bit depth.
RAW files are camera-specific format, which
means, not every software program can support them. In this case, you would
need to the camera’s conversion software or a third party that supports your
camera’s RAW files in order to convert the RAW files to a file format that is
printable or publishable on the web.
RAW format is great for professional photographers, especially
those who work in studio photography, portrait, fashion photography, model
photography and other professional and commercial uses.
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