converting raw to jpeg

[smalls]

can i convert my raw files to jpeg? im running windows 7
im looking to shot in raw, do some PP then convert to jpeg, is this possible?

 

[Photodiva]

You can save your raw files in any image format once you've opened them in a converter. I would question whether saving in .jpg is the best idea, unless you're going to save a copy and retain the originals. otherwise, why not just shoot .jpg and be done with it?

 

[andiphoto]

i dont know about other cameras but on sonys you can shoot in both raw and in jpegs

 

[Craikeybaby]

Yes it is possible, what software are you using? Lightroom/Elements/Photoshop CS4/something else?

 

[ArtphotoasiA]

I use lightroom, have fun with it...

 

[smalls]

i am using elements 8 atm

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

You need to ensure the image is 8bit before you can save as a jpg. Its also wise to keep the raw or a tiff of the original as when ou save to a jpg the image is compressed and lots of data is discarded and iq is a little lower than the original - if you open the jpg again and edit it more data will be lost and the iq will reduce again and again.