To open a DNG (Digital Negative) file in Adobe Photoshop, simply go to the File menu and select "Open." This will allow you to browse your computer and select the DNG file you wish to edit.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Launch Photoshop: Open Adobe Photoshop on your computer.
- Navigate to the File Menu: Click on "File" in the top menu bar.
- Select "Open": Choose "Open" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:
- Windows: Ctrl + O
- macOS: Cmd + O
- Browse for Your DNG File: A file explorer window will appear, allowing you to browse your computer's directories.
- Select the DNG File: Locate and select the DNG file you want to open.
- Click "Open": Click the "Open" button in the file explorer window. Photoshop will then open the DNG file.
After you've finished editing your DNG file, you can save it. To save the file (potentially after editing) in DNG format:
- Go to the File Menu: Click on "File" in the top menu bar.
- Select "Save As": Choose "Save As" from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut:
- Windows: Ctrl + Shift + S
- macOS: Cmd + Shift + S
- Choose DNG Format: In the "Save As" dialog box, select "Digital Negative (*.DNG)" from the format dropdown menu.
- Choose Location and Filename: Choose where you want to save the file and give it a name.
- Click "Save": Click the "Save" button.
