What is Camera Raw in Photoshop?
Camera Raw is a software plug-in for Adobe Photoshop that is designed to read the proprietary raw formats that are created by individual cameras. A plug-in is add-on software that increases Photoshop's functionality. The software is sold with Photoshop.
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Significance
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Photos saved in raw format have less data compression and contain more information than formats such as ".jpg." This makes raw format a good format for pictures that may later be edited or enlarged.
Function
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Each camera's raw format is specific to that camera. For example, a Nikon Raw format cannot be read by a Canon camera. The Camera Raw format allows Photoshop to read all raw formats.
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Benefits
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The Camera Raw format allows photographers to easily access raw formats taken on any camera.
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