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Testing Canon cRAW: Smaller Files, No Downside

"Compression" is a dirty word in the world of photography, but not all compressed files are created equal. That's exactly what photographer Alex Barrera discovered when he switched to using Canon's compressed RAW (cRAW) format exclusively—it's saved him a ton of space, with virtually no downsides.

What Does an Unprocessed RAW File Look Like?

What does it mean to look at a "straight from camera" RAW photo file? How do RAW processors like Lightroom change the files after they're loaded, and are RAW files actually images? Those are some questions we'll be exploring in this article.