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Supports: DNG
DNG (Digital Negative) is Adobe's open-standard RAW image format, designed to solve the problem of hundreds of proprietary RAW formats (CR2, NEF, ARW, etc.). DNG is:
Cameras that shoot DNG natively: Google Pixel, some Leica models, Hasselblad, and many smartphones via third-party camera apps (ProCamera, Halide).
PNG preserves full quality with lossless compression. Unlike JPG, PNG doesn't introduce compression artifacts — ideal for graphics, screenshots, and images with text.
DNG images converted to PNG retain alpha channel transparency, useful for compositing and graphic design.
DNG files require Lightroom, Photoshop, or Camera Raw to open. Converting to PNG makes them viewable in any browser or image viewer.
Competitors like imagedone.com processes "in your browser with complete privacy — no uploads, no Adobe subscription ($120/year)" and delivers "alpha channel support." lazyconvert.com highlights that the converter "preserves tonal depth and color accuracy while offering batch processing." runconvert.com explains DNG is "based on the TIFF/EP standard (ISO 12234-2)."
| Feature | DNG | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Type | RAW (unprocessed sensor data) | Raster (processed image) |
| Editing flexibility | ✅ Maximum (exposure, WB, etc.) | ❌ Limited |
| File size | Large (20-120MB) | Medium (2-15MB) |
| Browser support | ❌ None | ✅ All browsers |
| Transparency | ❌ Not applicable | ✅ Alpha channel |
| Compression | Lossless or none | Lossless (deflate) |
Yes. Completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no file count limits.
No. PNG uses lossless compression. The converted image preserves all visible detail from the DNG file.
Yes. Upload multiple files and convert them all with the same settings.
Yes. PNG supports full alpha channel transparency.
Yes. Works in any modern browser on all devices — no app installation required.