DNG

What is DNG?

DNG stands for Digital Negative and is a file format used for storing raw image data from digital cameras.

It was developed by Adobe Systems as an open standard for digital photography, with the goal of creating a universal format that could be used by all camera manufacturers. DNG files contain uncompressed image data captured by the camera's sensor, along with metadata such as camera settings, date/time, and GPS location. Unlike proprietary raw formats used by some camera manufacturers, DNG is an open standard that can be read by a variety of software applications. One of the main advantages of using DNG is that it provides a standardized format for archiving and preserving raw image data, ensuring that it can be accessed and used in the future. DNG files also tend to be smaller in size than some proprietary raw formats, making them easier to work with and share.