Looking to convert XMP to DNG? Here's where it stands — and what works right now.
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XMP is a sidecar file storing edits, ratings and metadata for a photo without changing the original raw file.
XMP files are read by Lightroom, Bridge and Camera Raw alongside the photo.
DNG is Adobe’s open, universal raw format. It stores unprocessed sensor data in a standardised container any modern editor can open — ideal for archiving photos.
DNG opens in Lightroom, Photoshop, Camera Raw and most pro photo editors.
Yes in principle — XMP is camera RAW and DNG is an open RAW container, so it's a lossless conversion. SharkFoto is adding it; meanwhile you can convert XMP to JPG, PNG or TIFF.
DNG (Adobe Digital Negative) is an open, royalty-free RAW format. It stores unprocessed sensor data in a standardized container any modern editor can open — ideal for archiving photos long-term.
DNG isn't higher quality — it's more universal and future-proof. Many photographers convert their proprietary camera RAW to DNG so files stay openable for decades.
XMP converts cleanly to JPG, PNG, TIFF and WEBP right now — free and unlimited.