ConvertWhat happens when you convert DNG to JPEG
- JPEG is another name for JPG; files ending in .jpeg work here.
- If the DNG holds a full-size preview, as iPhone ProRAW and most cameras' files do, you get exactly that: the photo as your phone or camera processed it.
- Otherwise the raw data is developed here, using the white balance, color profile and exposure stored in the file, plus its lens corrections.
- The result is a finished photo in 8-bit color at full resolution. Keep the DNG if you want to edit the raw later.
- JPEG uses lossy compression, so files get much smaller. Use the Quality slider to balance size and detail.
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DNG vs JPG
| Feature | DNG | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colors | 68B+ | 16.7M |
| Best for | Raw photos, editing | Photos, sharing, email |
How to convert ProRAW and DNG photos to JPEG on iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android
- iPhone: to shoot ProRAW, turn on Settings → Camera → Formats → Apple ProRAW (ProRAW & Resolution Control on iOS 17 and later), then tap RAW in the Camera app. To convert, open this page in Safari, tap the box and choose the photos.
- Mac: Preview and Photos open DNG files. In Preview, choose File → Export → JPEG. For many photos at once, drop them here and download a ZIP.
- Windows: the Photos app needs the Raw Image Extension from the Microsoft Store to open DNG files. Without installing anything, convert them here in Chrome or Edge.
- Android: phones that shoot RAW save a DNG next to the JPG. Google Photos shows it, but most apps can't open it; convert it here in Chrome to share the JPEG anywhere.
How to convert DNG to JPEG
- Drop your DNG files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each JPEG file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many DNG files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will converting DNG to JPEG reduce quality?
You get the full resolution and the colors of the original rendering. The extra highlight and shadow detail of raw doesn't carry over: a JPG or PNG holds 8-bit color, the same as your camera's own JPEGs.
Will it look like it does on my iPhone?
Yes. iPhone saves its own full-size rendering inside every ProRAW file, and that's what gets converted. Raw files without one are developed from their color profile, which comes close to the camera's look but isn't identical.
Should I keep the DNG?
Keep it if you might edit the photo again. The DNG has far more highlight and shadow detail than the converted file, which is meant for sharing, posting and printing.