Trouble converting from RAW on PS CS3

[tokyomark]

I'm trying to convert my RAW files to JPEG, but each time I try I'm coming up with an image that has extra info in the frame, (IMG_####.jpg @ 16.7% (RGB/8*.) Plus, to open it up I have to do so through PS.
I must be doing something wrong. I've tried a dozen times and each time get the same result.
How do I save the image as a 'regular' independent JPG image, and so I can open without PS?

Sorry for the dumb question. I've watched a handful of tutorials on youtube, and searched the forum archives, but still haven't found an answer. Help please.

Thanks

Mark

[ArmySoldier777]

I'm going to list the basic steps so that I can figure out what's going wrong in the process.

1) First when opening the Raw file with Photoshop, it should open up in the Raw editor
2) After you've made the changes to the file, there are two options that you have. I'll list them as A and B

A) Click Save Image located in the bottom left corner, which will allow you to save straight to your desired file type. Select the folder where you want the file to be placed, and then select the file type. For jpeg, select the lowercase ".jpg". Now the file should be saved
B) Click Open Image(s) and load them into Photoshop and apply necessary changes. Then click File>Save As and choose the location and file type. Now the file should be saved.


Assuming that you probably managed to work your way through that, and if the problem still hasn't been fixed, the next option in the troubleshooting is most likely that your computer has chosen PS as the default program to handle Jpeg's. If this is indeed the case, then right click on your saved file within windows explorer. Click Open With>Choose Default Program. From there, select Windows Photo Viewer from the list.

These are the most likely solutions to the problem you've mentioned that I can think of. Let us know if it helps or if you still have the same problem.


David

[tokyomark]

@David ArmySoldier,

Thanks so much!
Yeah, you were right. I was saving images OK (with both A and B options you mentioned.) But when I opened them up, my computer was going to the default PS mode, probably because those particular pics were edited on PS.

I'm on a Mac, so when I opened the images with Preview, (like with regular jpg files,) all was fine.

So this makes me wonder, do you (or anyone else here,) bother saving images on the camera with both RAW and jpg? Or do most people just save in RAW?

I've been doing both because I didn't know how to convert from RAW. But now I know how, saving both seems pointless.

Your thoughts?

Thanks again! I really appreciate your taking the time.

Mark

[OsmosisStudios]

I only ever shoot in RAW, but then I edit them, keep the RAW (and .xmp sidecar files) and save JPGs or TIFFs depending on the output.

[tokyomark]

@OsmosisStudios,
Thanks for the response.

So I am wasting space by saving in both formats?

[ArmySoldier777]

tokyomark,

Pretty much, yes. I know people that shoot Jpeg because they're at an event and the photos have to be done right there. But aside from needing to have the photos done immediately, there really isn't much use for the Jpeg. I used to shoot in both, just so I could get an idea between what the camera thought the image should look like with the settings chosen versus what I would edit the raw file to look like. But that was more for curiosity than anything else. There isn't really a practical use for it.


David