Raw Photo Processor

Raw Photo Processor (RPP) is a RAW converter, supporting almost all available digital RAW formats. Think of it as of a development machine in terms of film photography - first you have to develop your roll right, then do whatever you want with it. So this is NOT a full featured photo processing package, you will need Photoshop or some other tool to apply sharpness, cropping and so on, but you may use RPP for some very carefully picked amount of operations. It's easy to integrate RPP with other tools, f.e. it provides special export plugin for Adobe Lightroom

The main idea behind this application is to do quality conversion without blocking shadows, clipping highlights, spoiling colors and it's all about returning that natural film-like look to your pictures.

Version 4.1.7:

Added support for Sony SLT-A55V and SLT-A33
Added L* tone curve as an alternative to Film-like and Gamma

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LPACHECO I'm looking for a tool to convert CRW (Canon RAW from CHDK) to DNG. Can I use RPP for that?
(Version 4.0.0)

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Dec 17 2009

RPP No. RPP converts only to tiff or jpeg.
(Version 4.0.0)

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Apr 23 2010

HOLYPOLY http://www.adobe.com/products/dng/?promoid=DNRDO
(Version 4.1.3)

Apr 23 2010

B. JEFFERSON LE BLANC Adobe provides the DNG Converter for free: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4678. This will convert just about any RAW file, including Canon CRW files, to DNG. This is particularly useful for those who don't have the latest version of Photoshop and the Adobe Camera RAW plug-in. In addition, the DNG format preserves the RAW metadata, which is otherwise lost if you convert to TIFF of JPEG.

Likewise, Apple provides OS X native support for RAW files in iPhoto and Aperture. I can't imagine why anyone would use Raw Photo Processor unless they intend to do little or no editing of their images. Once you convert your RAW files to TIFF or JPEG, any editing you do to the converted files degrades image data and quality. If every picture you take is perfectly exposed and color balanced, this may not be a problem. For the rest, even iPhoto provides some useful photo editing tools that can take advantage of the RAW format - without degrading image quality.
(Version 4.1.3)

Apr 24 2010

LPACHECO The problem is that my CRW were created by a Canon S5 using CHDK. Adobe's DNG converter doesn't support them. I had read this before, but after you both recommended it I went for a try and just confirmed that my CRW's aren't supported.
(Version 4.1.3)

Apr 24 2010

B. JEFFERSON LE BLANC There are other RAW file management apps, like Capture One, but it's rather pricey - and not very intuitive to use. There is a 30 day free trial available here: http://xchange.phaseone.com/Content/Downloads/CO5.aspx. Another well regarded app is RAW Developer: http://www.iridientdigital.com/products/rawdeveloper.html, which also has a free demo.

Alternatively, if you have a friend with Photoshop Lightroom 2 or Photoshop CS4, you could try using either of those to import and then export the files to DNG.
(Version 4.1.3)

26CAB40 Seems to lack any support for .x3f or Sigma cameras.
(Version 3.9.9)

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Dec 12 2009

BUMBLEB A shame!

From a fellow Sigma shooter.
(Version 4.0.0)

Jan 8 2010

PRIMEWAVEZ I believe that the lack of Foveon support is because of the licensing requirements in dcraw, which I think this software uses. See the source code here:

http://www.cybercom.net/~dcoffin/dcraw/dcraw.c
(Version 4.0.2)

MISCHIVO This is a question to the developer. I have Mac OS 10.6 and RPP, for which I haven't yet donated�will Snow Leopard override your multiprocessor utilization limit? From what I'm noticing, the program seems to be using all four of my Mac Pro's cores to make adjustments.
(Version 3.9.8)

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Oct 20 2009

RPP Without unlock code it will use 2 cores for conversion, with unlock code it will use all available. It may look like it uses more cores without the code though because Mac OS uses them for it's own needs to display progress bars and other UI elements of RPP. This is nice, but doesn't make conversion significantly faster.

Sorry for late answer - I've just noticed the question. I'd recommend to ask questions like this in email or in RPP support forum for faster turnaround.
(Version 3.9.8)

BBUM I just received my T1i. Until Apple ships a software update that supports the RAW files produced by the T1i, I can't directly use the images in Aperture or iPhoto.

I had assumed I could use Canon's included software. For whatever reason, it doesn't work.

Raw Photo Processor to the rescue. It works fine and does a decent job of converting the images to a usable format.

The ease of use is lacking; trying to figure out how to create a set of settings to use for batch conversions has proven to be extremely tedious and frustrating. Once you wrestle through that, though, the conversions are quick and painless.
(Version 3.9.5)

FOTODIVR It is interesting to see how people comment about having to actually pay for someone's work! Yes, I know we are all supposed to just enjoy the fruits of someone's labour without them receiving any compensation because that is how we all work. I mean if my boss said to me that I was not getting paid for the last year or more and would I be willing to work more for even less - I know I would jump for glee and dance around the room and go over and kiss his ... um... shoes... i would be so elated!

Now for for the software - this little tool does exactly what it says it will do and I like it. I have been a photographer for over 50 years (yes, before digital) and a digital photographer since 1995 - cameras were VERY expensive and not too many megapixels...

And I like this app.

Keep up the good work.

Charge more - you deserve it!

Cheers.
(Version 3.9.3)

CHUCKK Please take note, RPP is not completely a freeware product anymore. It REQUIRES an unlock code to access all of its feature, and this code can be obtained for a fee. So that makes it shareware, or crippleware. While the fee is reasonable, and RPP is useful, even in it crippled mode, it is not rationale for the author to promote it as "free".
(Version 3.8.4)

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Jan 5 2009

RPP Categorize it any way you want.

All features which were available in free versions are still free and all conversion related features also available for free, including support for new cameras and new conversion methods. Donation unlocks only some workflow helpers and support for more than 2 CPU cores on Mac Pro and Quad Powermacs. Size of donation is not limited in any way, including 0.00, i.e. not required - I send unlock key with no questions to anybody who have difficulties with donating and asks for it in email.
(Version 3.8.4)

+11

DRDUL I own Photoshop CS4 with Camera RAW 5.2, but I use Raw Photo Processor to convert images from RAW format. Not because it's better (it's not as easy to use and doesn't provide real-time previews), but because it doesn't mess with the RAW files from my Panasonic LX3.

Adobe Camera RAW and SilkyPix both automatically correct LX3 RAW files for barrel distortion, but at the cost of losing a good part of the image around the edges. To its credit, RPP simply delivers what the sensor received, distortion and all. I'd much rather have the option of correcting the barrel distortion myself in Photoshop, than lose part of my image. Thanks goodness I have RPP as an option!
(Version 3.8.2)

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Dec 19 2008

HOMEWORLD As a fellow LX3 owner, this sounds like a great option to have. Thanks for your insight.
(Version 3.8.3)

FLABROCKET I contributed today, got my code, and really noticed the speedup on my 1st-generation 4-core mac pro. I rely on this program a lot, it manages subtle WB tweaks that the Big Boys can't, and the price is right (even if you contribute, I mean).

May I request that the new Canon Powershot G10 cr2 format be supported as soon as possible? No lulz please, this program works very well with my 1Ds Mark III but I always carry a small camera around and just got my G10.

--Ken S.
(Version 3.7.9)

BLUESTAR Adobe is on version CS3 now for a year.. is that why?... :-)
(Version 3.7.7)

ARGLBORPS Cool Programme, but why is there no support for DNG, the most obvious format to convert your RAW files into. The spec is open.
(Version 3.7.1)