DNG converter
Convert your DNG files to any format.
What is a DNG file?
DNG is Adobe's open RAW standard — a universal container for camera sensor data designed to remain readable decades from now, supported by virtually every photo editing application.
First released in 2004 by Adobe, it uses lossless compression and no transparency, which makes it best suited to long-term RAW archival and cross-application RAW compatibility.
Drop a DNG file below and we'll show you every conversion available, each one processed locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to a server, so converting is instant and completely private.
Advantages of the DNG format
Open, documented standard
Unlike proprietary RAW formats that depend on manufacturers' continued support, DNG is publicly documented — software written today can still read your DNG files years or decades from now.
Universal compatibility
Virtually every photo editing application — Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, Darktable, RawTherapee — reads DNG natively, eliminating codec and plugin headaches.
Full RAW editing latitude
DNG preserves the sensor's raw measurements at 12–16 bits per channel, so exposure, white balance and color can be adjusted long after the shot with far less quality loss than editing a JPG.
Convert DNG to…
Pick a target format — every DNG conversion runs instantly in your browser.
DNG: frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my DNG file like a normal photo?
DNG stores raw, undebayered sensor data — it needs a RAW processing pipeline (demosaicing, color matrix, white balance) to become a viewable image, which most everyday apps and browsers don't include.
Will I lose quality converting DNG to JPG?
Some — JPG is lossy and limited to 8 bits per channel, while DNG typically holds 12–16 bits of latitude. For sharing and viewing the difference is invisible; for serious editing, keep the original DNG.
Is the conversion private?
Yes — your DNG is decoded and converted entirely inside your browser via a WebAssembly build of LibRaw; nothing is uploaded to a server.
What makes DNG different from other RAW formats?
Most RAW formats (CR2, NEF, ARW) are proprietary and tied to a camera manufacturer. DNG is an open Adobe standard designed to be universally readable, making it the safest choice for long-term archival.