Lossy vs. Lossless

RAW file advantages

• Gives you more control over how your images looks
• can fix mistakes such as white balance or exposure
• higher dynamic range

RAW disadvantage

• have to get different software for your computer

JPEG file advantages

• higher in contrast and sharpness
• can print immediately
• can take pictures faster since they save quickly straight into the camera

JPEG disadvantage

• not as much control in editing

1. A RAW file retains all the data from the photo without compressing it.

2. A RAW file enables a photographer to edit white balance, contrast, highlights, shadows, colors, and saturations.

3. Some factors that a photographer must consider when deciding to shoot in RAW is that the files are much larger, and you may have to convert the images to JPEG.

4. An aspiring photographer needs to know how to work with RAW files because it has greater flexibility and processing options.