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JoHo4567
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December 3, 2018
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Downloading DNG converter

  • December 3, 2018
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I have some Canon CR3 RAW files I want to process in Photoshop and Camera Raw (CC2017 - haven't dared update in case I lose plug-ins that aren't available any more). Tried to download the DNG converter (Version 11 Beta) but it needs Mac OS 10.12 and I have 10.11. Does anyone know if there is an earlier version of the DNG converter that would work with my operating system, and how I might get hold of it? If the current version is only Beta, thought there might be one somewhere! Any help gratefully received.

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Correct answer Jeff Arola

The 10.5 dng converter is the newest one that is compatible with mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Macintosh : Adobe DNG Converter 10.5

But if you already have the camera raw 10.5 plugin and the canon cr3 files won't open, then the 10.5 dng converter won't process them.

What canon camera are the cr3s from?

If your mac is new enough have you considered updating to a newer macOS?

macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 3, 2018

The 10.5 dng converter is the newest one that is compatible with mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Macintosh : Adobe DNG Converter 10.5

But if you already have the camera raw 10.5 plugin and the canon cr3 files won't open, then the 10.5 dng converter won't process them.

What canon camera are the cr3s from?

If your mac is new enough have you considered updating to a newer macOS?

macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple

gary_sc
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gary_scCommunity Expert
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December 4, 2018

Jeff, the CR3 are for the new Canon Mirrorless cameras.

And yes, Joselyn's dilemma with her new camera is that she now has to update the rest of her digital workflow.

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    JoHo4567Author
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    December 4, 2018

    Hi Gary - fortunately I haven't actually bought the Canon mirrorless (yet), but was just borrowing it. But I do know I will have to upgrade soon. Have been putting it off. Perhaps updating the Photoshop CC will be less traumatic than the OS. I just need to check what might happen to all my Nik and Topaz plug-ins.

    Bani Verma
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    Bani VermaCommunity Manager
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    December 3, 2018

    Moving this query to Adobe Camera Raw​ community.

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