Description
Adobe Camera Raw is a powerful plugin integrated into the Adobe ecosystem, used for processing RAW images.
Supported Applications
Adobe Camera Raw works in conjunction with the following Adobe programs:
- Photoshop: The main image editing application, with full integration to Camera Raw for detailed adjustments.
- Photoshop Elements: A simplified version of Photoshop, aimed at casual users, with support for the plugin.
- After Effects: Compositing and visual effects software, compatible for importing and adjusting RAW files.
- Bridge: A file management tool that allows viewing and editing RAW images directly with Camera Raw.
- Lightroom: Although it has its own RAW processing engine, it shares the same technology as Camera Raw, offering indirect compatibility.
Supported Camera Brands
Adobe Camera Raw supports an extensive list of camera models that generate RAW files. Here are some of the main recognized brands:
- Apple: Includes support for formats like Apple ProRAW (on recent iPhones).
- Canon: Compatible with most models, such as EOS and PowerShot.
- Nikon: Supports popular lines like D-series and Z-series.
- Sony: Includes Alpha models and other mirrorless cameras.
- Fujifilm: Compatible with X-Trans sensors and other RAW formats.
- Panasonic: Support for lines like Lumix.
- Olympus (now OM Digital Solutions): Models like OM-D and PEN.
- Pentax: Includes various DSLRs from the brand.
- Leica: Supports premium models from the German manufacturer.
- Samsung: Some older models are supported.
- Sigma: Compatible with cameras using Foveon sensors.
- Kodak: Selected classic and digital models.
- GoPro: Certain models that generate RAW files.
- DJI: Support for drones that capture in RAW.
In addition to these, brands such as Casio, Contax, DxO, Epson, Google, Hasselblad, Huawei, Konica Minolta, Leaf, LG, Mamiya, Motorola, Nokia, OnePlus, Parrot, PhaseOne, Pixii, Ricoh, Skydio, Xiaomi, Yuneec, and Zeiss also have supported models, depending on software updates. Adobe Camera Raw is regularly updated to include new models and formats, such as the Digital Negative (DNG), created by Adobe itself.