View DNG files on Mac
Open a DNG folder or card directly. No Lightroom import or unraw catalog has to finish before the first photograph appears.
DNG viewer
Open the DNG folder directly
Move through the DNG files where they already live, mark the keepers, and carry the smaller set into RAW development.
Cull camera or converted DNG files
Use the same first pass for DNG files from Leica, Ricoh, and Pentax cameras, DJI drones, or files created from another RAW format by a converter.
Rate before RAW development
Use ratings, labels, and flags to find the keepers before color and tonal work begin in the RAW editor.
Continue in a RAW editor
Choose the keepers in unraw, then use Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Capture One, or another RAW editor for color and final rendering.
What DNG means
DNG is a format, not a camera brand
DNG is not tied to one manufacturer. Leica and Ricoh cameras, selected Pentax cameras, and DJI drones can write DNG directly, while conversion tools can also create DNG files from other RAW formats.
DNG preview
Cull from the embedded DNG preview
For the fast first pass, unraw uses the preview stored inside the DNG file so the photograph appears without waiting for a full RAW render.
Choose the keepers in unraw, then continue with the smaller set in the RAW editor you already use.
FAQ
Can I open DNG files on Mac without Lightroom?
A folder or card containing DNG files opens directly in unraw. Begin the first pass without creating a catalog or waiting for a Lightroom import.
Are DNG files tied to one camera brand?
DNG is not tied to one camera brand. Cameras and drones from multiple manufacturers write DNG files, and conversion tools can create them from other RAW formats.
What comes after the DNG cull?
Continue with the selected DNG files in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Capture One, or your preferred RAW editor for color and final rendering.