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Tom32896636r6w2
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October 13, 2023
Question

Reduced file size from HDR merge in Lightroom Classic

  • October 13, 2023
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Hi 

 

I have always used Lightroom Classic to HDR merge images. each image is typically 70mb and ofcourse the HDR image produced is much larger. 

 

Since lightroom's update, the HDR image file size is now at roughly 20mb?? I'm having trouble opening the HDR files to edit.

 

Any help is appreciated. can i revert back to old settings for HDR?

 

Thanks

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GoldingD
GoldingD
Legend
October 13, 2023

Are you saying 

  • You cannot edit a new v13 DNG file created via Merge Photo HDR

or

  • You cannot edit a v12 DNG file created via Merge Photo HDR, made before v13

 

 

 

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 13, 2023

    Lightroom Classic 13 uses a new compression method for the DNGs created by Merge to HDR and Merge to Panorama, so this is as expected. You cannot revert to the old settings without reverting to Lightroom Classic 12.

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
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    Emfux
    Participant
    October 21, 2023

    @JohanElzenga: Can I convert HDRs or Panoramas created in previous Lightroom versions with the new LR13 compression method? If so, how?

    JohanElzenga
    Community Expert
    JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 21, 2023

    Not that I know, but you can of course recreate them.

     

    -- Johan W. Elzenga
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