Convert DNG to PEF
| File Extension | DNG |
| Full Name | Adobe Digital Negative Format |
File with a .DNG extension contains an uncompressed digital image captured with a camera. It is a RAW format. It is universal, non-specific to any camera producer, developed by Adobe Systems for purpose of photography archiving.
| File Extension | PEF |
| Full Name | Pentax Digital Camera Raw Image Format |
PEF file extension is used for uncompressed RAW images created using Pentax digital and reflex cameras. The file stores image imformation exactly how it was captured by camera sensors, with no compression or color adjustments.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DNG") to another (referred to as "PEF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DNG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DNG to format PEF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DNG to PEF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DNG and transforming it into format PEF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DNG to PEF converters.
Conversion from DNG to PEF
How to convert the DNG file to PEF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DNG to PEF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DNG file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DNG, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DNG file to the application
- Select the output format of the PEF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file PEF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted PEF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DNG format:
Other conversions
to the PEF format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.