.DNG File Extension

Adobe Systems developed the DNG format to be a universal RAW camera format enabling digital photographers to store, share, and edit RAW images more efficiently. The company released the format in September 2004, making it publicly available for wider adoption among camera manufacturers and image software.

Since its release, the DNG format has become one of the most common camera RAW formats. Some other well-known formats include Canon Raw Images ( .CR2 and .CR3 files), Sony Digital Camera Images ( .ARW files), Kodak RAW Images ( .DCR files), Nikon RAW Images ( .NRW files), and Nikon Electronic Format Images ( .NEF files).

To open a .dng file, you need compatible software that supports this file format.