Loading of Pixel Data from RAW and DNG Images

Digital cameras store raw images in exactly the same format as obtained from the camera sensor. A number of image processing operations must be performed to reconstruct full color image from the raw data. All raw format filters and Adobe DNG have the same set of loading options that allows loading unprocessed or partially processed image. Partially processed images can then be processed with the help of ImageGear image processing methods.

Note that camera manufacturers do not publish specifications on their raw formats. ImageGear attempts to reconstruct color images correctly where it is possible. For some cameras not all of the color balance data is available. The application may need to apply additional processing to such images.

The section ImageGear Supported Digital Camera RAW Formats Reference lists the level of support that ImageGear provides for particular cameras.