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 05/02/2008 11:36:45 AM · #1
Can you open a RAW in GIMP then convert to JPG when done. Sorry for not doing my own research. The thing is I have never shot in raw and I do not even know if it really makes any difference.

Any advice?

Thanks, Jay
 05/02/2008 11:48:00 AM · #2
I see no mention of it in the FAQ for the Gimp, so I am pretty sure it does not import RAW. I did however, find a plugin for Gimp that adds that feature. You'll have to read the details and see if it will work with your cameras format. //ufraw.sourceforge.net/

Originally posted by Hotspam:
Sorry for not doing my own research.

You'll get my bill shortly. I charge a research fee of 10's for the next 5 challenges or 50 "nice shot" comments.

Message edited by author 2008-05-02 11:51:15.
 05/02/2008 11:49:25 AM · #3
I don't remember for sure.... its been awhile since I had that program. I don't think you can. However you camera software should be able to convert it for you.

And yes RAW makes a difference Think of it as windows media lossless compared to mp3 files. The adverage looker might not notice but an artist can tell.

edit for typos

Message edited by author 2008-05-02 11:50:07.
 05/02/2008 11:59:37 AM · #4
Pc or Mac? I have a mac and yes, you can open raw files in GIMP. Even the Raw files for the D300, which was a challenge for me in Aperture until the new version was released.
 05/02/2008 12:16:01 PM · #5
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Pc or Mac?


PC, I see the plugin for the GIMP. Thanks to yospiff

Originally posted by yospiff:
You'll get my bill shortly.


Gladly paid. Sorry about that, it is one of my pet peeves too. I just knew someone would already know and it would be so much faster to ask.

Originally posted by Patrick_R:
And yes RAW makes a difference


Great, now I have to learn all about them. Problem is now I will feel like this is the new "only way" I will let myself do it. I am already convinced I can no longer use my on camera flash...drat. I love/hate learning how much better I can be if I only do everything differently... LOL :)

Jay
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