Monday, 4 January 2016

How can I batch-compress DNG files in my Lightroom library?


I shoot with my Pentax K10d in the DNG format. The camera produces the files in an uncompressed format. I would like to save some disk space by compressing all in a batch process too in Lightroom.


Can I compress all files in my lightroom library at once?



Answer



According to Attila Acs:


You can compress new DNGs:


if I import them using the Lightroom “convert to DNG” command, 
they are compressed

You can also compress DNGs already in your Lightroom database:



Select the photos in your catalog and choose
“Metadata -> Update DNG Previews & Metadata”

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