Why convert RAW to DNG format?
Converting the RAW images to DNG will help in minimizing the size of the proprietary RAW images caught on various cameras. Therefore, it helps in reducing the space occupied on the storage drive. Also, DNG files are widely compatible, making it a lot easier to open and edit the images across different applications. Due to this reason, many photographers convert the RAW image to DNG format
Why did I lose RAW files after DNG conversion?
While using applications such as Lightroom or Adobe DNG convertor, there is an option to “Delete originals after successful conversion”. Once enabled, this option will delete the RAW images after DNG conversion. This could be the main reason why you have lost RAW file after DNG conversion.
Therefore, as a professional photographer, you need to have a backup of the original RAW files. This will give you the opportunity to retrieve the original RAW file. If not, it is quite difficult to recover lost RAW images after DNG conversion.
Yes, it is possible to recover lost RAW images after DNG conversion. When you find the RAW files deleted, you can easily restore them from the Recycle Bin or Trash.
You can also count on the adobe Lightroom to recover the images, as the application takes a backup. However, the backups taken by the application will only recover the thumbnail images but not the original RAW images.
The drawback with this recovery is that it only recovers the deleted JPEG files and not the original RAW format.
However, another means of recovering the RAW file is by downloading from a backup. If you don’t have any backup, the only way to recover DNG files, RAW files, or any other images of different formats is by using a trusted digital media recovery software.
Remo Recover is an award-winning digital media recovery software that recovers lost RAW images after DNG conversion. Integrated with the advanced deep scan engine, the tool scans the storage drive sector by sector and retrieves lost RAW images safely. Apart from RAW files, you can also recover the lost images edited on Lightroom with all the changes intact. This can help you save a lot of time in reediting the photos. Download and try the tool for free now.
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Conclusion
Converting RAW images to DNG is a very good way to save image on the storage drive as it conserves a lot of disk space. If you have enabled the “Delete originals after successful conversion” option, it is difficult to recover lost RAW images after DNG conversion. Apart from the above scenario the RAW images could be deleted, lost due to corruption or any other unforeseen reasons. In any such cases, download and try the Remo Digital media recovery software and retrieve the images with ease.
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