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Converting Olympus TG-5 ORF RAW files in Elements 11

  • February 11, 2018
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I'm trying to open up the ORF files in Adobe lightroom elements 11, and it won't read the files. I have done an update. I tried downloading the update advised, which just opens as a winzip file and thats it. I've very stuck on what to do!!

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    Correct answer John Waller

    The answer lies in these two links

    Cameras supported by Camera Raw

    Camera Raw plug-in and Adobe application compatibility

    The TG5 was first supported in Camera Raw 9.12 which is only compatible with Elements 2018. There are no updates for earlier versions of Elements and never will be so you'll never be able use your Elements 11 to open Raw ORF files from that camera.

    Options:

    1. Pay to upgrade to Elements 2018 (provided you've got a compatible 64 bit computer and operating system) and open ORF files in that version, or
    2. Free option: download the Adobe DNG converter and convert all ORF Raw files to DNG format. Then edit the DNG files (not the Raw ORF files) in Elements 11. An extra step for you but no extra cost.
      Digital Negative (DNG), Adobe DNG Converter | Adobe Photoshop CC
      How to use Adobe DNG Converter - YouTube

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    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    February 11, 2018

    The answer lies in these two links

    Cameras supported by Camera Raw

    Camera Raw plug-in and Adobe application compatibility

    The TG5 was first supported in Camera Raw 9.12 which is only compatible with Elements 2018. There are no updates for earlier versions of Elements and never will be so you'll never be able use your Elements 11 to open Raw ORF files from that camera.

    Options:

    1. Pay to upgrade to Elements 2018 (provided you've got a compatible 64 bit computer and operating system) and open ORF files in that version, or
    2. Free option: download the Adobe DNG converter and convert all ORF Raw files to DNG format. Then edit the DNG files (not the Raw ORF files) in Elements 11. An extra step for you but no extra cost.
      Digital Negative (DNG), Adobe DNG Converter | Adobe Photoshop CC
      How to use Adobe DNG Converter - YouTube