Render to DNG
Overview
A feature introduced in Lightroom Desktop 9.5 that allows users to export processed images as DNG files, preserving the full dynamic range and metadata of the original RAW data while applying current edits.
Key Updates (Lightroom Desktop 9.5)
- Mask Refinement: Enhanced precision in selecting and refining masks during the rendering process.
- Generative Expand: Integration of AI-driven expansion capabilities within the export workflow.
- Workflow Impact: Considered a significant change to the post-processing pipeline by industry experts Lightroom Desktop 9.5 Updates: Mask Refinement, Render to DNG, Generative Expand.
References
- Glyn Dewis. “Lightroom 9.5: Why ‘Render to DNG’ Changes Everything”. Lightroom Desktop 9.5 Updates: Mask Refinement, Render to DNG, Generative Expand.