How to view a .DNG file online
No app, no account, no upload.
Open your .DNG
Drag a .DNG file straight from your memory card onto the viewer, or choose it from your device. It's read right here, so even a 60 MB original opens without uploading.
View the photo and settings
We show the largest preview the camera saved, with shutter speed, aperture, ISO, lens, date, location and a histogram.
Save a JPG
Export the preview as JPG, PNG or WEBP to share it right away. Rotation from the camera is applied.
What is a .DNG file?
Everything worth knowing about Digital Negative (Adobe DNG).
A DNG file is a RAW photo in Adobe's open Digital Negative format. It is unprocessed sensor data that you develop in software before sharing. On Windows, install the free Raw Image Extension to see previews, then open it in darktable or RawTherapee. To share, export to JPG.
Programs that open .DNG files
- Windows
- darktable, Adobe DNG Converter, RawTherapee, Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop (Camera Raw), IrfanView (+ RAW plugin), Raw Image Extension (Microsoft Store)
- macOS
- darktable, Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop, Apple Photos / Preview
- Linux
- darktable, RawTherapee, GIMP (+ darktable/RawTherapee plugin)
- Android
- Adobe Lightroom (mobile)
- iOS
- Apple Photos / Lightroom (mobile)
| Full name | Digital Negative (Adobe DNG) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| First released | 2004 (Adobe DNG 1.0); DNG 1.7 (2023); basis of ISO 12234-2/TIFF-EP |
| Category | Images |
| MIME type | image/x-adobe-dng |
| Signature | 49 49 2A 00 ("II*\0" - little-endian TIFF header (DNG is TIFF-based)) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is my .DNG file uploaded?
No. The viewer reads your .DNG file. RAW files are big and personal, so they never leave your device.
Is this the real RAW image?
It's the full-size JPEG preview the camera stored inside the RAW file, which is what the camera displays. It has the camera's own colors and white balance. Developing the raw sensor data with your own settings is coming soon.
Why is the preview small for my camera?
Some older cameras (and Sigma, Kodak and Minolta models) only embed a small thumbnail. The panel tells you the preview size and how it compares to the sensor.
Where does the location come from?
From the GPS data your camera or phone saved in the file. If you share the photo, remember this data travels with the original RAW.
Can I convert RAW to JPG here?
Yes: open the file and use Save as JPG. You'll get the camera's preview in full quality. For edited exports with your own exposure and color, use a RAW editor until our developer arrives.
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