Folder-based conversion lets you select a group of camera images and send them through the same DNG workflow. Adobe DNG Converter turns supported camera RAW files and existing DNG files into DNG files for use in compatible photo software.
Source folders and output names
Choose the folder containing the camera images you want to convert, then set the output location and naming options for the DNG files. Handling a folder at once suits a full shoot or an existing RAW collection better than selecting each image individually.
The converter works with camera RAW files and DNG files as inputs, producing DNG output. This gives files from different supported cameras a shared format for later work in photo applications that read DNG.
DNG compatibility
DNG is Adobe’s Digital Negative format. Adobe DNG Converter can create DNG files compatible with older software, which may help when a photo editor cannot read the camera’s original RAW format. This is especially relevant when images come from a newer camera but the editing software is older.
- Select the source folder containing RAW or DNG images.
- Choose where the converted files will be saved and how they will be named.
- Start conversion for the selected images.
Batch conversion in a photo workflow
Use the converter before opening images in an editor: convert the camera files to DNG, then bring the resulting files into software that supports the format. Converting a folder keeps the images from a shoot together through this step.
DNG conversion is aimed at retaining access to camera-image data in a widely supported format. It does not create a finished, compressed image for sharing; the output remains a photo-editing file.
Pros
- Converts camera RAW files to the DNG format
- Processes images from a selected folder as a batch
- Lets you set names for converted images
- Can create DNG files for older software compatibility
Cons
- DNG is the conversion output; it does not export finished JPEGs
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · 2 GHz processor · SSE 4.2 or later (Intel/AMD) · 64-bit support
What does Adobe DNG Converter do?
It converts supported camera RAW files and existing DNG files into DNG format.
Can it convert a whole folder of photos?
Yes. Select a folder of images, set the output location and naming options, then convert the selected files.
Why convert camera RAW files to DNG?
DNG provides a common format for photo applications, and the converter can create files compatible with older software.