File Extension Database

Open DNG File

A .DNG file is a digital negative file, which is a type of image file that contains unprocessed data from a digital camera's image sensor, as well as metadata about the image. The term "digital negative" refers to the raw, unprocessed nature of the data contained in the .DNG file.

When a digital camera captures an image, it records data from the camera's image sensor in a raw image file. This raw image file contains all of the data captured by the sensor, including color, brightness, and other image data. However, this raw data is not yet processed or edited, and is therefore referred to as a "digital negative."

In addition to storing raw image data, a .DNG file may also contain metadata about the image, such as the camera's make and model, the date and time the image was captured, and other information. This metadata can be used by software programs to interpret and display the raw image data correctly.

Software to open DNG files

To open and work with .DNG files, you will need a software program that is capable of reading and displaying raw image files. Some common programs that can be used to open and work with .DNG files include:

Adobe Photoshop: Photoshop is a professional image editing and graphics design software that can open and work with a wide range of image file formats, including .DNG files.
Adobe Lightroom: Lightroom is a photo management and editing software that is designed specifically for working with raw image files. It can open and work with .DNG files, as well as many other types of raw image files.
Corel PHOTO-PAINT: PHOTO-PAINT is a photo editing and graphics design software that can open and work with a variety of image file formats, including .DNG files.

Typical DNG application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"

Frequently used application names to open DNG files:

Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.raw.14.0

How Can I Open DNG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DNG file is to find a DNG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DNG file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DNG file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DNG file opener then try to search online for "DNG viewer", "application to open DNG file" or "open DNG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DNG file

How Can I Open DNG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DNG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DNG file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DNG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DNG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DNG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DNG file then try to search for "DNG viewer", "application to open DNG file" or "read DNG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DNG file

How Can I Open DNG File on Android

If you downloaded a DNG file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DNG file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DNG".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DNG viewer", "DNG file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DNG File on iPhone or iPad

To open DNG File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DNG file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DNG". This way you can find apps which can open DNG files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DNG viewer" or "DNG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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