Learn how to process your raw files to perfectionMost of us probably began shooting images in JPEG form, and while some have made the switch to raw, others are more reluctant. While
it’s true that JPEGs have their advantages, in some ways raw is the less complicated format. A raw file is a complete record of all the information captured by your camera. In contrast, JPEGs are processed in-camera, with any unused information discarded. This means that raw files are much more forgiving of mistakes as the extra information makes it easier to correct exposure, tease out details and tweak colours.
Perhaps the main reason some don’t make the switch to raw is the relatively limited options in post-processing. You can open a JPEG in almost any image editor, whereas raw files require converting before you can open them into Photoshop. The best place to convert them is in Adobe
Camera raw. But it’s far more than just a file converter. ACR has a range of powerful tools and commands, whether you want to adjust tones, remove noise, correct distortion, convert to mono or perform many other useful edits. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get the most out of
ACR’s superb tools. And we’re not just talking simple tweaks either. You can use ACR to create a range of effects from HDR to hand-colouring.
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