How do I convert DNG to JPG?

Upload your DNG file above. It is converted to JPG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting DNG to JPG lose quality?

JPG is lossy, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality in Settings for a closer copy.

DNG or JPG: which should I use?

Use DNG for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload. Keep in mind the main drawback of JPG: no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail.

DNG is Adobe's open RAW format (Digital Negative), used by phones such as iPhone ProRAW and Google Pixel, by drones, and by Leica and Pentax cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can't show it as a normal picture.

Can I convert DNG to JPG without Photoshop or Lightroom?

Yes. The DNG file is opened on our servers, so you don't need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished JPG.

Is the DNG to JPG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Does the JPG keep the capture date and location of my DNG photo?

The capture date, camera model and GPS location are not copied into the JPG, so a gallery may sort it by the day you converted it and a map view will not place it. Keep the DNG for the original details, or put the date in the file name.

Will my Lightroom or Photos edits show up in the JPG?

The converter develops the image data in the file and does not apply edit settings kept by the app that made them. To get an edited JPG, export it from Lightroom, Photos or whichever app holds the edits, and use this page when you only have the DNG itself.

Does the JPG have as many pixels as the DNG?

Yes. Nothing is scaled down, so a JPG from a 48-megapixel DNG has 48 megapixels, and one from a 20-megapixel drone frame has 20. Only the file size drops, because a JPG compresses far more than a RAW does.

What can I do when my DNG is too large to upload?

A file over the size limit of your plan is turned down, and Premium raises that allowance. If the DNG is still over the limit, export a JPG from the app that holds it, such as Photos or Lightroom. That export also applies your edits, which this converter does not.

Convert DNG to JPG — Free Online DNG Converter

Convert DNG to JPG online at full resolution. Open camera RAW files without Photoshop or Lightroom; preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

Drop your DNG file or click to browse

Why convert DNG to JPG?

JPG is supported far more widely than DNG, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
JPG is made for photos you share, email, print or upload.
No Photoshop or Lightroom needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use JPG.

What to expect when converting DNG to JPG

JPG uses lossy compression; raise the quality in Settings for a closer copy of the original.
The RAW file is developed at full resolution with your camera's white balance. Keep the original DNG to re-edit exposure later.

DNG vs JPG

Feature	DNG	JPG
Full name	Digital Negative (camera RAW)	JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
Origin	Published by Adobe in 2004	Standardised in 1992
Compression	Unprocessed sensor data	Lossy, adjustable quality
Transparency	No	No
Animation	No	No
Color	12 to 16 bits per channel from the sensor	16.7 million colors (8 bits per channel)
Where it opens	RAW editors such as Lightroom; not browsers or most apps	All browsers, phones, computers and photo apps
Best for	adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude	photos you share, email, print or upload
Main drawback	very large files that most apps can't open	no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail

In short: choose DNG for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude; choose JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload.

DNG to JPG for iPhone ProRAW, Android RAW, drone and Leica files

DNG is Adobe's open RAW format, so the same extension comes from very different devices. iPhones from the 12 Pro onward save ProRAW photos as DNG, Google Pixel and many other Android phones write DNG when RAW is turned on, DJI drones record RAW stills as DNG, and Leica cameras, Ricoh GR models and many Pentax bodies save it as their RAW format. Adobe's DNG Converter and Lightroom also make DNG copies of other cameras' files. Whichever device made yours, this page develops it into a JPG that opens anywhere.

The JPG is built from the raw image data with the white balance stored in the file. Edits made in the iPhone Photos app or in Lightroom are kept apart from that data, so they are not applied; for an edited version, export it from the app that holds the edits. A phone RAW can also look different from the photo the camera app displayed, because the app showed its own processed rendering rather than the raw data.

Size is the other surprise. A 48-megapixel ProRAW file is many times larger than the HEIC or JPG the same iPhone would save, and without a plan each upload can be up to 20 MB (50 MB on Premium, 120 MB on Pro). The JPG you get back is far smaller; to go further, compress it to around 500 KB for forms and email, or resize it for an Instagram post. If you need a lossless file for editing, try DNG to PNG.

Check the JPG from your DNG

Brightness and color look right against the real scene, not only against the phone preview
Edits you made in another app are missing by design; export those from that app
Drone shots have a level horizon and keep detail in bright skies
The file is small enough for the form, chat or site you are sending it to

Convert a DNG to JPG when your phone or drone photo will not send

DNG is the one RAW extension that comes from phones, drones and cameras alike, which is why a photo you only wanted to send can be refused by email, chat or a website. This DNG to JPG converter develops the file at its full size into a JPG that opens on ordinary devices. Choose the file, convert it and download the JPG.

Why a DNG will not attach, preview or post

A DNG appears when RAW or ProRAW capture is switched on in a phone's camera settings, or when a drone, a Leica or a Pentax records it as its RAW format. It is built for editing, not for sharing, so many email services, chat apps, social networks and system previews do not show it and may refuse the upload. A JPG hands those places the picture in a format they expect.

How to turn a DNG file into a JPG

The page accepts files that end in .dng, whichever device made them, including RAW photos saved by an iPhone. A photo your iPhone saved as HEIC is a different case and belongs on the HEIC to JPG converter.

Quality starts at 90, which keeps full color detail; lower it only when the file must be small, and let the size on the preview be your guide. If a form sets a cap, compress the JPG to a target size afterwards instead of guessing.

Select the .dng file on your computer, or drop it on the upload area.
Keep JPG as the output, and lower the quality slider only if the file must be small.
Choose Convert to JPG and wait for the preview, which shows how large the file is.
Select See result, then Download. DJI_0045.DNG is saved as Pixoate_DJI_0045.jpg.

What the JPG keeps from the DNG

The full pixel size of the DNG is kept, so nothing is scaled down. Portrait shots are turned upright using the orientation stored in the file, and colors are written as standard sRGB, which browsers and print services understand. The most saturated shades that a wide-gamut screen can show are held to that range, so a very vivid sunset may look slightly calmer on an ordinary display than it did on the phone.

Converting a folder of DNG photos together

Drone flights and trips can leave dozens of DNG files in one folder. Switch from Single file to Batch to convert them with the same quality setting and download the JPG files as one ZIP. Batch is a Premium feature. A DNG that cannot be read is reported on its own, and the files around it still convert, so you can download the finished ones and retry the rest.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert DNG to JPG?: Upload your DNG file above. It is converted to JPG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting DNG to JPG lose quality?: JPG is lossy, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality in Settings for a closer copy.
DNG or JPG: which should I use?: Use DNG for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload. Keep in mind the main drawback of JPG: no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail.
What is a DNG file?: DNG is Adobe's open RAW format (Digital Negative), used by phones such as iPhone ProRAW and Google Pixel, by drones, and by Leica and Pentax cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can't show it as a normal picture.
Can I convert DNG to JPG without Photoshop or Lightroom?: Yes. The DNG file is opened on our servers, so you don't need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished JPG.
Is the DNG to JPG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.
Does the JPG keep the capture date and location of my DNG photo?: The capture date, camera model and GPS location are not copied into the JPG, so a gallery may sort it by the day you converted it and a map view will not place it. Keep the DNG for the original details, or put the date in the file name.
Will my Lightroom or Photos edits show up in the JPG?: The converter develops the image data in the file and does not apply edit settings kept by the app that made them. To get an edited JPG, export it from Lightroom, Photos or whichever app holds the edits, and use this page when you only have the DNG itself.
Does the JPG have as many pixels as the DNG?: Yes. Nothing is scaled down, so a JPG from a 48-megapixel DNG has 48 megapixels, and one from a 20-megapixel drone frame has 20. Only the file size drops, because a JPG compresses far more than a RAW does.
What can I do when my DNG is too large to upload?: A file over the size limit of your plan is turned down, and Premium raises that allowance. If the DNG is still over the limit, export a JPG from the app that holds it, such as Photos or Lightroom. That export also applies your edits, which this converter does not.

What you can do with DNG to JPG

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert DNG RAW photos to standard JPG
Turn universal RAW files into shareable images
Set JPG quality to balance size and detail
Fill transparent areas with a background color
Batch-convert many DNG files at once
Get JPGs you can open on any phone or device

Use this tool

Settings reference

Available controls for DNG to JPG.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can't store transparency: the color that fills transparent areas (white by default).