Editing in iphoto

[supermanning]

Can I do acceptable editing of RAW files in iPhoto? I also have PS Elements
Do I have to convert to jpeg before printing or transferring photos (to disc, email, etc)
I have just started using RAW, don't know why Ive waited so long :blushing:

 

[KmH]

Can I do acceptable editing of RAW files in iPhoto? I also have PS Elements
Do I have to convert to jpeg before printing or transferring photos (to disc, email, etc)
I have just started using RAW, don't know why Ive waited so long :blushing:

I don't know about iPhoto. Can iPhoto handle 16-bit depth images and the over 100 RAW image data file formats?

Elements has a version of Adobe Camer RAW (ACR) which is a parametric (non-destructive) RAW editor.

RAW is not a format that can be printed or emailed. The files must be converted to another format before they can be used.

Most print labs want a JPEG so image file storage space is minimized, however, some labs will accept non-layered TIFF image files.

For email, file size is also an issue.

 

[nemopaice]

...It's a consumer grade, gimmick effect capable, program.

It's great for Facebook worthy edits at best

I wouldn't go that far, but as for everything else in the thread I have to agree...

 

[supermanning]

thanks for the input. I need to improve my PhotoShop skills for sure. Im loving the RAW images