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[Solved] Recommendations for Saving DNG to JPEG with Small Filesize

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:47 pm
by ArchiMark
Hi,

Recently got a camera with 60MP sensor.....which is great, but.....DNG file sizes are typically 70 - 80MB......

Meanwhile, occasionally would like to share some photos with friends. So, need to send much smaller files, under 20MB...maybe anywhere from 1 - 12 (?) MB.

How do you recommend I do this and still maintain good quality image?

Any and all input is greatly appreciated.

Mark

Re: Recommendations for Saving DNG to JPEG with Small Filesize

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:25 pm
by forum_adm
Hi,

the latest GraphicConverter 12.1 can save i.e. as HEIC with 10 bit (works only onto Sonoma).

That will reduce the file size dramatically. Just compare the quality yourself.

Thorsten

Re: Recommendations for Saving DNG to JPEG with Small Filesize

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:31 pm
by ArchiMark
Thank you for your suggestion, Thorsten. Greatly appreciate it!

Just tried it....

File went from 80.8MB down to 22MB.

Significant reduction but still a pretty large file to email someone

Hoping to get files for this purpose under 20MB.

Mark

Re: Recommendations for Saving DNG to JPEG with Small Filesize

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:50 am
by forum_adm
Just scale down a bit or reduce the quality to get a smaller file.

Re: Recommendations for Saving DNG to JPEG with Small Filesize

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:36 pm
by ArchiMark
OK, will do...

Thanks again for your help.

Mark