HTC One X9 dual sim User Manual page 73

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Taking a RAW photo
Want to keep more detail in your shots, or fix the lighting in post processing? With Pro mode, you
can take photos that will be saved as RAW image files in DNG format, along with a JPG compressed
version.
The RAW file contains more image information for processing, and you can use the Photo Editor
app's RAW enhancement tool or a photo editor on your computer to enhance your photos and get
the look you want.
When you take a RAW photo, both a RAW and JPG file are saved. The RAW and JPG files will
appear as a single thumbnail in Gallery.
1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Tap > Pro.
3. Make sure that
Select if you only want to save a JPG compressed version.
4. Tap .
How does the Camera app capture RAW photos?
The Camera app captures a photo in both the DNG RAW format and JPG format.
Digital Negative (DNG) is an open-standard lossless RAW image format. Since a RAW file is
typically 2 to 6 times larger than a JPEG file and is not viewable in most photo viewer apps, a photo
is captured in both DNG and JPG formats. When you use the HTC Gallery app, you'll see the JPG
copy of the photo, with a
RAW photos are not processed when captured to preserve most of the original image data—such as
dynamic range—so you can adjust lighting or make professional adjustments using advanced editing
tools. After making adjustments, save the RAW photo as a JPG file if you want to print or share it.
is selected. If not tap to change it.
icon to indicate that there is a DNG RAW file of that photo.