Convert .DNG to .XMP

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December 3, 2016
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I know it is unorthodox, but I want to get rid of all the dng files I created and replace them with xmp files to go with my original raw (nef) files. Please don't tell me to stick with the dng files, I know what is recommended but I really can't do that...

Correct answer JP Hess

You haven't indicated what program you are using. If you are using Lightroom then you will have to highlight each DNG/raw pair and synchronize the settings. Then you will have to have Lightroom set up to write changes to XMP files. If you are using Photoshop/Bridge then you will have to right-click on each DNG file and copy the settings. Then right-click on the raw file and paste the settings. You cannot convert a DNG file to an XMP file as you suggest in the title of your message.

JP HessCorrect answer

Inspiring

You haven't indicated what program you are using. If you are using Lightroom then you will have to highlight each DNG/raw pair and synchronize the settings. Then you will have to have Lightroom set up to write changes to XMP files. If you are using Photoshop/Bridge then you will have to right-click on each DNG file and copy the settings. Then right-click on the raw file and paste the settings. You cannot convert a DNG file to an XMP file as you suggest in the title of your message.