Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.
Key facts
Category
Media
Input types
file, range, text
Output type
file
Sample coverage
4
API ready
Yes
Overview
Convert your DNG (Digital Negative) RAW camera files into high-quality PNG images with ease. This tool automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from your RAW files while giving you control over compression, dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
When to use
When you need to share or preview RAW DNG photos from your camera on devices that do not natively support RAW formats.
When you want to convert DNG files to lossless PNG format while adjusting brightness, saturation, or recovering highlights.
When you need to resize high-resolution DNG images to specific dimensions for web use or quick sharing.
How it works
1Upload your DNG RAW file using the file selector.
2Adjust optional settings such as PNG compression level, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
3Click convert to process the RAW file, extract metadata, and download the resulting PNG image.
Use cases
Photographers converting Adobe DNG files to PNG for web portfolios without losing image quality.
Mobile photographers converting RAW DNG captures from smartphones to shareable PNG formats.
Archiving digital negatives into a widely compatible, lossless compressed format with custom color adjustments.
Examples
1. Converting Smartphone DNG to Vivid PNG
Mobile Photographer
Background
A mobile photographer shot a sunset in RAW DNG format on their smartphone. The raw image looks slightly flat and needs a boost in color saturation before sharing.
Problem
Convert the DNG file to PNG while increasing color saturation and brightness to make the sunset colors pop.
How to use
Upload the DNG file, set the Saturation slider to 1.3, set Brightness to 1.1, and leave the compression level at the default 6.
Outcome
A vibrant, high-quality PNG image ready for social media sharing with enhanced colors.
2. Resizing and Recovering Highlights from a DSLR DNG
Landscape Photographer
Background
A photographer has a high-resolution DNG landscape photo with slightly overexposed sky highlights that needs to be converted for a web preview.
Problem
Reduce the image size to a maximum width of 1920 pixels and recover details in the bright sky.
How to use
Upload the DNG file, set the Output Width to 1920, and set Highlight Recovery to 5.
Outcome
FAQ
Can I resize the image during conversion?
Yes, you can specify an optional maximum width and height in pixels to resize the output PNG.
What does the highlight recovery option do?
It helps restore details in overexposed or blown-out highlight areas of the RAW image.
How does the compression level affect the output?
A higher compression level (up to 9) produces smaller file sizes but takes longer to process, while 0 is the fastest with no compression.
Does this tool preserve image metadata?
Yes, the converter automatically extracts and preserves image dimensions and metadata from the original DNG file.
Is there a file size limit for the DNG upload?
Yes, the tool supports DNG RAW files up to 200 MB.