Opening DNG files with Photoshop Elements

157 posts
13 years
Ramsbottom,
Bury,
Lancashire

Posted 01/01/2018 - 22:25 Link

I have a K3 and I cannot open DNG files using Photoshop Elements 6.0, I also have Faststone Image Viewer and it will open these files. I also have a K5 and I have no problem with that, the only difference seems to be the file size. Any ideas anyone?

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pgweber pgweber

510 posts
17 years
Nottinghamshire

Posted 01/01/2018 - 23:06 - Helpful Comment Link

Try processing the raw file with Adobe's DNG converter before opening in Elements. It is a free download but be careful which version you select according to camera.

I had a similar issue where I could not see image previews of K5 raw files but could after processing.

Peter

Pentax K5
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pschlute pschlute

5115 posts
18 years
Surrey

Posted 02/01/2018 - 01:23 - Helpful Comment Link

When you open a DNG file in Adobe PSE it should automatically open in Camera Raw. Try to update your version of Adobe Camera Raw to the latest version. PSE 6 is very old now and it may be that the latest you can update Camera Raw to is not compatible with the K3.

Peter
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sportyman531 sportyman531

157 posts
13 years
Ramsbottom,
Bury,
Lancashire

Posted 02/01/2018 - 12:23 Link

Thanks for the advice Peter and Peter, I shall try this.