{"id":74009,"date":"2021-04-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=74009"},"modified":"2021-04-28T14:10:18","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:10:18","slug":"raw-files-in-macos-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/74009-raw-files-in-macos-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Work With RAW Files in the macOS Photos App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-120x120.png\" alt=\"mac os big sur photos icon\" class=\"wp-image-70414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-284x284.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-190x190.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon.png 779w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-120x120@2x.png 240w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/big-sur-photos-icon-284x284@2x.png 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can edit photos in a variety of formats with the macOS Photos app. For some folks, working with the RAW format offers several benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raw-vs-jpeg\"><strong>RAW vs JPEG.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, keep in mind that files in the JPEG format, the standard file format in the digital photography world, are stored as compressed files. This means they take up less storage space than RAW files.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a JPEG file, RAW format is uncompressed and isn\u2019t actually an image file, but is a collection of data from your camera\u2019s sensor that are saved on your camera. Software like Photos allows you to view the data as images and edit the RAW files. The benefits \u2014 as noted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.format.com\/magazine\/resources\/photography\/raw-vs-jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Format magazine<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your camera is capturing absolutely all the data it receives from the camera\u2019s sensor so you have more data to work with.<\/li><li>RAW has a higher brightness level than JPEG.<\/li><li>The RAW format contains 68 billion more colors than JPEG files.<\/li><li>RAW files have a higher dynamic range than JPEG files.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See the image below \u2014 courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Photography School<\/a> \u2014 to get an idea of the differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Image comparison of a mountain showing color difference between jpg and RAW\" class=\"wp-image-74196\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/jpg-vs-raw_1400x788-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way you can use the RAW format is after you\u2019re done shooting, during the editing process. Which is where Apple\u2019s Photos comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-raw-files-on-a-mac\"><strong>About RAW Files on a Mac<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some things you should know about the availability of RAW files on your Mac depends on a few conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have the Download Originals to this Mac option turned on in Photos (<strong>Photos &gt; Preferences &gt; iCloud &gt; Download Originals to this Mac<\/strong>), then your RAW files are always present in Photos on your Mac.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74198\" width=\"588\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences.png 1176w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences-186x120.png 186w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences-284x184.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences-190x123.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences-186x120@2x.png 372w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences-284x184@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/icloud-photos-preferences-190x123@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have the Optimize Mac Storage option turned on, then your RAW files are stored in iCloud Photos. The Photos app saves disk space on your Mac by displaying optimized JPEG versions of your RAW images. If you edit an optimized image on your Mac, Photos downloads the RAW file for that image.<\/li><li>When Photos downloads a RAW image from iCloud Photos, it creates a new full-sized JPEG for optimal viewing on your Mac.\u00a0It won&#8217;t replace the RAW and embedded JPEG file already stored in iCloud. iOS devices will view the embedded JPEG.<\/li><li>RAW files that you store outside the Photos app library (say, in your Pictures folder) are always present on your Mac, but\u00a0aren&#8217;t stored in iCloud and won&#8217;t stay up to date in the Photos app on\u00a0your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-import-raw-image-files-into-photos\"><strong>How to Import RAW Image Files Into Photos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To import RAW image files into Photos, open the app and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select <strong>File > Import<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Go to the folder containing the files you want to import as RAW.<\/li><li>Select a file or files and click <strong>Import<\/strong>.<\/li><li>In the Import view, select the images to keep, then click <strong>Import Selected<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-raw-file-as-the-original-in-photos\"><strong>Use a RAW File as the Original in Photos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some cameras allow you to shoot photos in both RAW and JPEG formats simultaneously. When you import your pics from these cameras, Photos uses the JPEG file as the original. However, you can tell it to use the RAW file as the original instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Photos app, <strong>double-click<\/strong> a photo to open it, then click <strong>Edit<\/strong> in the toolbar. Choose <strong>Image > Use RAW as Original<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74204\" width=\"629\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original.jpg 1258w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original-110x120.jpg 110w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original-284x311.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original-173x190.jpg 173w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original-110x120@2x.jpg 220w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original-284x311@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/use-raw-as-original-173x190@2x.jpg 346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-shoot-raw-photos-on-an-iphone\">How to Shoot RAW Photos on an iPhone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like me, you take most of your photos with your iPhone. However, the iOS Camera app doesn\u2019t support capturing RAW photos. However, there are several third-party apps that allow you to do this, such as the free <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/vsco-photo-video-editor\/id588013838?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VSCO<\/a>, which is pictured below, and the $5.99 <a href=\"http:\/\/(https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/halide-mark-ii-pro-camera\/id885697368?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/vsco-photo-video-editor\/id588013838?mt=8&amp;ign-mpt=uo%3D4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74206\" width=\"479\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app.jpg 958w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app-114x120.jpg 114w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app-284x299.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app-180x190.jpg 180w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app-114x120@2x.jpg 228w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app-284x299@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/vcso-iphone-app-180x190@2x.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>VSCO: Photo &amp; Video Editor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-links\">Related Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/69959-edit-videos-big-sur-photos-app\/\">How to Edit Videos in macOS Big Sur\u2019s Photos App<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/62410-how-to-view-live-photos-videos-in-macos-catalinas-photos-app\/\">How to View \u2018Live Photos\u2019 Videos in macOS Catalina\u2019s Photos App<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/34663-friday-five-reasons-to-shoot-raw-images-with-your-digital-camera\/\">Friday Five: Reasons to Shoot Raw Images With Your Digital Camera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/64120-tech-tip-import-your-notes-and-files-to-the-mac-notes-app\/\">TECH TIP: Import Your Notes and Files into Your Mac Notes App<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can edit photos in a variety of formats with the macOS Photos app. For some folks, working with the RAW format offers several benefits. 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