Editing in RAW format

Samfam1004 · Mar 9, 2014

SO I took pictures of my kids today, and alot of them came out great! I wanted to edit a few to brighten them up, but the problem is, I shot them in RAW format and the software I have (photofiltre) doesn't support it. I only use photofiltre because I dont edit my photos much, usually only a little brightening up and that's it, so ive never seen a need to spend $ on Photoshop. Anyone know of software other than photoshop that supports it? im new to this whole SLR thing, so the pictures don't need anything special since they're just personal photos anyways

manaheim · Mar 9, 2014

Check out Adobe Lightroom. It has some limitations compared to Photoshop, but will probably do everything you need and more... and it's pretty inexpensive.

manaheim · Mar 9, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-6521521...id=1394414118&sr=8-2&keywords=adobe+lightroom

$120

Samfam1004 · Mar 9, 2014

Thank you!

table1349 · Mar 9, 2014

Samfam1004 said:
SO I took pictures of my kids today, and alot of them came out great! I wanted to edit a few to brighten them up, but the problem is, I shot them in RAW format and the software I have (photofiltre) doesn't support it. I only use photofiltre because I dont edit my photos much, usually only a little brightening up and that's it, so ive never seen a need to spend $ on Photoshop. Anyone know of software other than photoshop that supports it? im new to this whole SLR thing, so the pictures don't need anything special since they're just personal photos anyways

By chance did you camera come with a CD? If so install the software that is on it. If you camera will shoot RAW then the manufactures usually provides you with software that will edit RAW.

The_Traveler · Mar 9, 2014

RawTherapee Blog

a good to great free raw converted

Samfam1004 · Mar 9, 2014

yes, I bought it off of someone, but they provided the CD also, I will look on it and see!

480sparky · Mar 9, 2014

How come no one ever suggests the FREE software that comes with the camera?

table1349 · Mar 9, 2014

480sparky said:
How come no one ever suggests the FREE software that comes with the camera?

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...um/354069-editing-raw-format.html#post3178964

480sparky · Mar 9, 2014

gryphonslair99 said:
480sparky said:

How come no one ever suggests the FREE software that comes with the camera?

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http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...um/354069-editing-raw-format.html#post3178964

manaheim · Mar 9, 2014

480sparky said:
How come no one ever suggests the FREE software that comes with the camera?

Usually because it sucks soooooooooooooooo bad.

D-B-J · Mar 9, 2014

manaheim said:
480sparky said:

How come no one ever suggests the FREE software that comes with the camera?

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Usually because it sucks soooooooooooooooo bad.

They make cameras and lenses, not software. And it shows.

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480sparky · Mar 9, 2014

manaheim said:
Usually because it sucks soooooooooooooooo bad.

Yet, for the OP, would work juuuuuuuuuuuuust fine.

manaheim · Mar 9, 2014

480sparky said:
manaheim said:

Usually because it sucks soooooooooooooooo bad.

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Yet, for the OP, would work juuuuuuuuuuuuust fine.

Maybe. Whatever that train wreck is that Nikon provides was just north of utterly useless. I tried it and got so angry at it I nearly put my fist through a monitor.

I'm much better now.

480sparky · Mar 9, 2014

manaheim said:
Maybe. Whatever that train wreck is that Nikon provides was just north of utterly useless. I tried it and got so angry at it I nearly put my fist through a monitor.

I'm much better now.

Yet I use it all the time. Ingestion, keywording, star-rating, etc. Works perfect for me.