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Lee Snook
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Save .dng file very small

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My saved .dng file from Helicon Focus is only 1024x683, whereas if I save as a .jpg, it is the correct size. Why?
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Catherine
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Re: Save .dng file very small

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What's the DNG file size in megabytes?

What software are you viewing the file with? Open it in Helicon Focus and check the resolution there.
Lee Snook
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Re: Save .dng file very small

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The source files were, 7952x5304-42MB.
The rendered and saved .dng is 1024x683-110MB. 110MB is a large file for this small image!! 96dpi at 24 bit depth.
I'm using file properties in Windows explorer to get this information.
Lee Snook
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Re: Save .dng file very small

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I created and saved the .dng file while I was using Lite!
Now that I have upgraded to Pro, the file is the correct size.
Thanks!
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Catherine
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That explains it! Saving to DNG is a Pro-only feature, and the DNG files saved with the Lite license will indeed have reduced resolution.
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