Formats

Autoenhance supports a wide range of LDR, HDR and RAW file formats to suit your needs , in this page you can see a list of which files we support as well as an overview of which one to pick for your use case.

LDR

Low dynamic range images (LDR) are the most common type of image due to their compressed size and high level of compatibility but aren't designed for the needs of the modern photographer.

Autoenhance currently supports the following commonly used file formats for LDR images:

  • JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

  • WEBP (Web Picture format)

Pros of LDR Images

  • Small file size which makes them fast to upload to and process with Autoenhance

  • Widely supported and can be edited without any compatibility issues

Cons of LDR Images

  • Formats like JPEF use Lossy Compression to reduce image quality by discarding some data, Repeated saving can further degrade the image.

  • LDR images have a restricted range of brightness levels, which can result in loss of detail in very bright or very dark areas.

HDR

High dynamic range images (HDR) are an increasingly popular type of image format which balances compatibility with quality and allow images to display the full range of colours on modern displays in a way that is easy to share.

Autoenhance currently supports the following commonly used file formats for HDR images:

  • AVIF (AV1 Image File Format)

  • HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding)

  • TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

Pros of HDR Images

  • HDR images can capture and display a wider range of brightness levels, preserving details in both highlights and shadows.

  • With higher bit depths, HDR images provide more accurate and vibrant colors, improving overall image quality.

  • With the exception of TIFF, small file size which makes them fast to upload to and process with Autoenhance

  • Enjoys good support and can be edited without any compatibility issues

Cons of HDR Images

  • Not many cameras export to these formats and so usually a conversion step is required using software like Adobe Lightroom before uploading to Autoenhance

RAW

RAW images focus on capturing the raw data as captured by the camera in a way that allows for full flexibility during the editing process but this comes at the cost of compatibility,

Autoenhance currently supports the following commonly used file formats for RAW images:

  • Apple ProRaw (.dng)

  • Nikon NEF files (.nef)

  • Canon RAW version 2 (.cr2)

  • Canon RAW version 3 (.cr3)

  • Sony RAW version 1 (.srf)

  • Sony RAW version 2 (.srf)

  • Sony Alpha RAW files (.arw)

  • Nikon RAW (.nrw)

  • Fuji RAW (.raf)

  • Leica RAW (.rwl)

  • Panasonic RAW (.rw2)

  • Tagged Image File Format (.tiff)

  • DJI Drone RAW (.dng)

  • Adobe Digital Negative files from Lightroom, Photoshop or DNG convertor (.dng) *

* Some Adobe DNG files exported in express mode may be enhanced as pink or purple, in these cases re-export to another file format

Pros of RAW Images

  • Access to the original data captured from the camera means that Autoenhance has the full flexibility to create the best enhancement possible

Cons of RAW Images

  • Most file formats are often proprietary and undocumented which can lead to compatibility issues when your camera's manufacturer launches a new model or new software.

  • The flexibility of the editing process means that the output in different programs can look different compared to what you would expect

  • File sizes can get very large which can make them slow to upload to Autoenhance

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