How to convert?

[Lois khalafalla]

Hi, can anyone tell me how to convert raw files into jpeg? I have photoshop elements 8. I can seem to save a edited image to jpeg. Nor can I convert an image just on my computer without opening photoshop. Thank you, Lois

[teaking]

You have to process a raw file I believe there is a RAW plugin in photoshop that imports RAW files allows you to post process and save them.

Some of the experianced photoshop users will be able to tell you how im sorry not much help there.

But if your just going to be opening your images or saving them stright to JPEG why not shoot JPEG? it may save you some time depending on your workflow.

[Lois khalafalla]

I was just trying out the raw. But one picture turn out so good, I want to post it. Thank you for your help. I am waiting for photoshop for dummies to arrive!!!!

[ottojoe]

Lois, what software are you using to transfer the file from your camera to your computer? My canon software gives the option, after saving and opening the RAW files to convert and save, it gives me the option of jpeg, tiff, etc.

If you use Photoshop to open the RAW file (I use CS4) the adobe RAW editor opens, then I simply hit transfer to Photoshop, than I need to change mode from 16 bit to 8 bit and then save as a jpeg. (Image>mode)

Hope something here helped.

[Lois khalafalla]

I am using the canon utility something to transfer from camera to computer. I will try what you said. Thanks.