RAW vs JPEG

Explain the main differences between a RAW and JPEG file.

The greatest difference between a RAW file and a JPEG file is the amount of information present within such files, which determine how well you can manipulate/edit a photograph. Because RAW files typically hold all of the raw image information within its memory, the quality of its photographs are greater and can be edited more freely. Despite these benefits, however, JPEG files are capable of being shared and processed a lot quicker, compared to RAW files. This is mainly because JPEG files are more compressed and much smaller than RAW files.

 

Which file is bigger: RAW or JPEG?

A RAW file is bigger than a JPEG file, between two to six times larger. This is because, considering the additional information stored within a RAW file, this file will take up more storage and space, therefore it will be bigger.

 

Can you change a RAW file to a JPEG once your photos are on the computer? How?

Changing a RAW file to a JPEG file is possible. Using certain software apps, like Adobe Lightroom, users can add RAW files onto their devices, edit them to their preferences, and export them out as JPEG files.

 

If you were shooting an important event, would you shoot it on RAW or JPEG? Explain.

Although shooting on RAW allows a photographer the highest image quality, I feel the pros of JPEG files prove more beneficial. This is because, considering the amount of pictures a good photographer would take at such an important event, it’s extremely important that their camera obtains greater space and storage. In turn, small JPEG files will prove the most practical, allowing the photographer less worry over losing storage quickly.

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