Loading Raw Images

Load camera raw images in the same way as you load images of all other formats, using one of the image loading methods.

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 a full color image from the raw data.

ImageGear reconstructs the colors of camera raw image formats automatically, using the parameters stored in the camera raw images. ImageGear reconstructed images usually have the 48-bit RGB pixel format.

Camera manufacturers do not publish specifications on their raw formats.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.

For some camera raw formats, ImageGear also allows you to use custom parameters for color reconstruction. See Reconstructing Camera Raw Images with Image Processing API for more details.

See ImageGear Supported Digital Camera RAW Formats for a list of Camera Raw formats supported by ImageGear, which includes the support level and availability of custom color reconstruction.