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Jiří Poláček
Jiří Poláček
Participant
May 31, 2019
Question

Adobe Bridge > PNG files > Open in Camera Raw

  • May 31, 2019
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Hi,

I use "Open in Camera Raw" option in Adobe Bridge to open .JPG files in Camera Raw. (screenshot - https://beta.ctrlv.cz/MrZ0 )

But when I want to open .PNG file, this option is not active.

Please how to open .PNG file in Camera Raw?

Thanks,

Jiri

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VisualNotes
VisualNotes
Known Participant
January 9, 2024

My workflow: I always convert my image files to DNG format for editing in ACR. This allows me to also edit PNG files in ACR.
The original file format (whether JPG, PGN or another format) is retained by embedding it in DNG and the processing steps carried out in ACR are also saved in the file.

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DaBee
Known Participant
April 6, 2022

me too you used to be able to open .png now its another thing that dosent work blocked  functionalty taken away while junk increases.

gary_sc
Community Expert
gary_scCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 6, 2022

Sorry Debbie, the only files you could open in ACR are raw, DNG, tif, and jpg. PNG was never able to be opened in ACR. 

 

HOWEVER, as Lumigraphics stated, once an image is opened in PS, use the ACR filter, you're good!

    joziG
    joziG
    Known Participant
    August 29, 2022

    I will agree with you the benefits of opening a file first in ACR, doing what you need to do, and then opening in PS (if necessary) is a great workflow process. 

     

    But, not only can you not open a png into ACR, but you also cannot open a PSD into ACR. The "whys" of this are not in my paygrade. However, you can open ANY kind of image with ACR if you first convert them into a jpg or (better yet) a tif image format.

     

    Yes, it's not direct, but there are times when using computers when you need to get the job done and bypass the way you want it to be done (or think that it should be done).

     

    Go into Bridge -> Tools -> Image Processor and convert one or a slew of images into TIF format, and have a great time in ACR.

     

    Plan "B" is to open the png in PS, convert it to a Smart Object, then open the ACR Filter. 

     

    On the other hand, you can let these images sit and wait for Adobe to make it possible to adjust png and PSD images in ACR.

     

    Your call.


    Thank you for your reply and suggestions.

     

    I find it difficult to comprehend that a slick company like Adobe, with all its incredible advances in many fields, cannot find a convenient solution to this entire scenario. Surely!
    What a hotchpotch.

     

    Or, at least offer some explanation.

    Just my 5 cents worth

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    May 31, 2019

    I don't believe you can. However, the Camera RAW filter inside Photoshop has the same tools.

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      DaBee
      Known Participant
      May 11, 2022

      yes using camera raw starting from photoshop to edit  .png  is correct and works fine thank you.

       

      gary_sc
      Community Expert
      gary_scCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 11, 2022

      Hi DaBee,

       

      Here's a hint (if you do not already know this), if you convert your image into a Smart Object, you can go back and make adjustments. If you do not do this, you're permanently locking in the changes as you work.

       

      Good luck!

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