When you take a digital picture they can be saved as JPEG or RAW file.
Pentax is manufacturer of cameras and other related accessories. When you take a picture with a digital camera, the sensor sends the image to a processor that then saves the image to a memory card. Depending on the model of Pentax camera you own, you have the option of recording the pictures in RAW or JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. RAW images are digital files that are minimally processed by the cameras internal processor. Processing RAW files after you have downloaded them to your computer requires an image processing program.
Instructions
1. Install the RAW conversion program of your choice on to your home computer. You can use the software included when you purchased your Pentax camera, or a free online program or a program you purchase.
2. Open the Pentax RAW file you want to process in the editing program you have installed on your computer.
3. Click "File" in the navigation bar, then "Save as" to choose the file folder where you want to save the photo and then name your file.
4. Click the drop-down box in the bottom of the window and select "JPEG" click "OK."
5. Select the compression for the new image from the drop-down menu, click "Save" and the program will convert your image from a RAW format to a JPEG.
