DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) is the SMPTE film-scan format used in cinema post-production, storing each frame at full bit depth for color grading.
DPX opens in DaVinci Resolve, Nuke and other film tools; convert to TIFF/PNG to view outside a pipeline.
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) is the SMPTE film-scan format used in cinema post-production, storing each frame at full bit depth for color grading.
DPX opens in DaVinci Resolve, Nuke and other film tools; convert to TIFF/PNG to view outside a pipeline.
DPX is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — DPX doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.