Handling Raw + JPEG Pairs

Some photographers choose to shoot raw and JPG files simultaneously to use the JPGs as a reference for in-camera processing or as a backup. Luminar for Desktop makes it easy to organize files captured as Raw+JPG pairs.

When you import Raw and JPG pairs, you can choose which files to show to keep your Catalog uncluttered.

1. Click the View menu, choose View > Raw + JPG Pairs, and select the desired option:

• Show Raw Only. If a Raw and a JPG exist in the same folder with the same filename, Luminar for Desktop will only show the Raw image.

• Show JPEG Only. If a Raw and a JPG exist in the same folder with the same filename, Luminar for Desktop will show only the JPEG.

• Show Separately. This option will show all Raw and JPG images in your Catalog, so you can use JPG files as references while you edit.

1. You can change your view at any time.

Here are some rules when it comes to adjusting and flagging image pairs:

• Edits to JPG and raw files are independent but can easily be synced. Use the View menu described above to control which images are displayed to keep the Catalog clutter-free.

• Flagged, Rejected, and Unmarked flags are applied to the JPG and Raw files in a pair when you modify either.

• If you move a JPG or Raw file part of a pair, the other file in the pair will be moved along.

• If you choose to view Raw Only or JPG Only, deleting a raw or JPG image will move both files in the RAW/JPG pair to the Trash collection in Luminar for Desktop.

• If you are viewing Raw and JPG files separately, you can delete Raw and JPG images independently of each other.