What is a RAW Image?

A RAW image is a digital negative and Photoshop’s Camera RAW plug-in is the digital darkroom. This plug-in gives you all the control over your digital negative. You can change the sharpness, color, balance and more using the RAW plug-in.

The disadvantages of using RAW images are:

1. The size of the file. It’s going to be much larger that a JPEG or TIFF file.
2.  Time. You need to spend time to modify your picture.
3. You need the plug-in or a converter supplied by your digital camera’s manufacturer.

Now, with many digital cameras you have the option to get RAW, RAW and JPEG or TIFF. You choose!

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