Opening RAW in PS - DPChallenge Forums

06/19/2006 12:21:49 PM · #1

How come after I download my RAW pics to my computer, they won't open in PS unless I conert them to JPG?

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

06/19/2006 12:24:03 PM · #2

Make sure whatever version of PS you're running has the correct RAW plugin installed.

06/19/2006 12:25:25 PM · #3

If you're not using CS, you can't open RAW files. If you are, check the Adobe website under the download section and install the RAW plugin for your camera.

06/19/2006 12:25:34 PM · #4

Originally posted by strangeghost:

Make sure whatever version of PS you're running has the correct RAW plugin installed.

9.0 How do I do that?

Message edited by author 2006-06-19 12:26:01.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon

06/19/2006 12:29:27 PM · #5

I couldn't find a way to get Canon RAW files to show up in Photoshop CS (at least nor for the Rebel XT). You can download RawShooter essentials for free to modify RAW files and convert them to JPEG. (Or use the software that came with your camera.)

Message edited by author 2006-06-19 12:40:20.

06/19/2006 12:32:41 PM · #6

Shouldn't this $900 program let me open them though?

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon

06/19/2006 12:34:24 PM · #7

You would think, but I think I heard there was some small change in how the Rebel treats RAW files that keeps CS from accessing them. CS2 has the ability to open the Rebel's RAW files.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon

06/19/2006 12:36:10 PM · #8

Wait--you said you had 9.0? Isn't that CS2?
If you have CS2, there's a plug-in you can get at Adobe's website.

Message edited by author 2006-06-19 12:39:13.

06/19/2006 12:37:28 PM · #9

The 350D isn't supported until a later version of Camera RAW which is only available for CS2. There's a list here: //www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html

If Digital Photo Professional came with your camera, you can use that. Otherwise, lots of people suggest Raw Shooter Essentials as was mentioned previously.

Message edited by author 2006-06-19 12:37:56.

06/19/2006 12:39:22 PM · #10

Originally posted by dahved:

Wait--you said you had 9.0? Isn't that CS2?

Yeah, it's CS2, sorry.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon

06/19/2006 12:42:35 PM · #11

Then you should be all set. Check out this page and the one mk has above.

GoodEnd

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/19/2006 12:55:11 PM · #12

Download the last Adobe Camera Raw update and all things will work very fine with your CS2. I had this issue too when first time use the CS2.

bcoble

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

06/19/2006 12:58:36 PM · #13

I convert mine to tiff files then I can retreave them using photo shop.
I keep them in tiff thru the entire process until the end.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

06/19/2006 01:44:43 PM · #14

From the original posts, sounds like there is confusion as to what's involved with opening a RAW file. Unlike other formats, you cannot just open, edit and resave RAW files. The RAW file is not really an image at all, it's just the unprocessed data from the sensor. It needs to be converted, and then saved in some other format, like JPG or TIFF. For that purpose, CS2 is a good platform. The RAW files will preview in Bridge, and when double-clicked will come up in Adobe Raw Converter (ACR). You may need an update to ACR for very recent cameras.

06/25/2006 12:31:36 AM · #15

ok so i tried doing what you said kirbic. But im not sure how to get the RAW files even into Bridge
could you help me?

06/25/2006 12:39:29 AM · #16

bump
anyone know?
because i cant get my files of my camera...hmm

06/25/2006 12:40:56 AM · #17

Did you install any updates that you may need as mentioned previously in the thread? Version info would help, too.

06/25/2006 12:46:19 AM · #18

version cs2
i guess im not quite sure how to install them?
could you point me in the right direction

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM for Canon

06/25/2006 12:50:00 AM · #19

You need to download and install this. Installation instructions are on the bototm of that page.

coronamv

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/25/2006 12:54:16 AM · #20

The canon software not sure what it's called it came with my XT. Is what I use to retrieve raw files from my camera via the usb port. A friend of mine retrieves his via a card read the same way. See if you have loaded all the software from canon. some nice updates on it to. Ok I went and looked its called EOS capture I have ver 1.3 it is loaded under canon utilities. Hope this helps.