Saving RAW images to a editing process, but the trade-off is large file sizes. A RAW photo can be six times bigger than its JPEG counterpart. This means RAW can be unwieldy for previewing images on a Mac, and they're less suitable for ing to social platforms and other websites.
Despite the heavy nature of RAW, companies such as Samsung and Google have added for the format over the years, ensuring consumers can get the best possible images out of their smartphones. Indeed, Apple has iterated on the standard, developing many apps for both iOS and Android that RAW editing. Nevertheless, when it comes to sharing photos, JPEG's relatively compact nature and universal make it the best option for most situations.
Whether transferring RAW photos from a camera or a drive, turning them into JPEGs can be automated with just a few steps using Shortcuts-like program included in macOS. To begin, launch Automator. (s can find it quickly by searching within Spotlight.) Once open, highlight the Application icon and click 'Choose.' This opens a workspace with several Actions located on the left side of the screen. In the Variables field, type ' pictures' to quickly find the necessary Action. Once located, drag the icon across to the workspace to build a workflow. By default, the image save location is set to Photos. s can change this within the drop-down menu. There's also an option to delete pictures once imported, but it should remain un-ticked if s need the RAW images.
Adding Filter Actions
Next, search the Variables field for 'filter finder items.' Drag the relevant icon across to the workspace, positioning it under the previous Action. Next, change the 'any content' drop-down to 'kind,' then the 'any' option to 'image.' Press the '+' button to add an additional row of options. Here, change any content to 'file extension.' Then convert 'contains' to 'is not,' and in the corresponding blank field, type 'JPEG.' This will ensure Automator only identifies image files that are not already in the JPEG format, effectively saving time when processing. Finally, search for 'change type of images' in the Variables section and drag the icon over to the workspace, nestling it under the previous action. The associated drop-down displays the format as 'TIFF.' Click it and select 'JPEG' instead. Next, click 'File,' then 'Save.' It's best to give the Application a name (i.e., Import and Convert to JPEG), and then choose where to save it. An obvious place is the Desktop for easy access, but it is up to the .
Once the Application is in place, a needs to mount the camera, SD card, or drive containing the RAW images. Next, they drag the mounted location onto the Application icon, triggering the import and file change process. A small gear icon appears in the Menu bar at the top of the screen. Clicking on it shows the activity progress. Once all files are imported to the Mac, the RAW stills will be JPEGs.
Source: Apple