DNG Knowledgebase

Learn what's DNG, file extension, MIME and more

  • What is a DNG (Digital Negative Image File) file?

    Digital Negative (DNG) is a patented, open lossless raw image format written by Adobe used for digital photography. All Adobe photo manipulation software (such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom) released since the launch supports DNG. DNG is based on the TIFF/EP standard format, and mandates significant use of metadata. Use of the file format is royalty-free..

  • What are the DNG Technical details?

    A DNG file always contains data for one main image, plus metadata, and optionally contains at least one JPEG preview. It normally has the extension "dng" or "DNG". DNG conforms to TIFF/EP and is structured according to TIFF. DNG supports various formats of metadata, (including Exif metadata, XMP metadata, IPTC metadata), and specifies a set of mandated metadata..

  • What's the File extension(s) of DNG?

    DNG file extension includes ( .dng ).

  • What's MIME of DNG?

    The MIME of DNG is image/x-adobe-dng.

  • What's the developer of DNG?

    DNG developed by Adobe Systems.

  • What's the type of format?

    DNG is a Raster image .

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