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USING PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM 2
Exporting photos
DNG export options
File Extension
Makes the file extension .dng or .DNG.
Compatibility
Specifies the versions of Camera Raw and Lightroom that can read the file. Use the tool tips to help you
choose.
JPEG Preview
Determines whether the exported JPEG preview is full sized, medium sized, or not created.
Embed Original Raw File
Stores all of the original camera raw data in the DNG file.
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Specify image sizing
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If you choose JPEG, PSD, or TIFF as your file format in the Export dialog box, specify the image size.
Resize To Fit
Sets a maximum size for the width or height of your photos, which determines how many pixels the
photos have and specifies the fineness of detail in the exported images. Select an option and then specify edge
measurements in inches, centimeters, or pixels. If you check Don’t Enlarge, Lightroom respects the resolution you
specify and disregards width or height settings that would enlarge the photo.
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Width & Height
Resizes the photo to fit within the specified width and height, retaining the original aspect ratio.
Specifying 400
x 600, for example, produces a 400
x 600 portrait photo or a 400
x 267 landscape photo.
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Dimensions
Applies the higher value to the longer edge of the photo and the lower value to the shorter edge
regardless of the photo’s original aspect ratio. Specifying 400
x 600, for example, produces a 400
x 600 portrait photo
or a 600
x 400 landscape photo.
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Long Edge and Short Edge
Applies the value to the long or short edge of the photo and uses the original aspect ratio
of the photo to calculate the other edge.
Note:
The long edge of an exported photo cannot exceed 65,000 pixels.
Resolution
Sets metadata within the exported photo that describes how large the photos appear at a given resolution.
Specify output sharpening
You can choose to apply an adaptive output sharpening algorithm to your photos when you export them. The amount
of sharpening that Lightroom applies is based on the output media and output resolution you specify. Output
sharpening is performed in addition to any sharpening you apply in the Develop module.
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If you choose JPEG, PSD, or TIFF as your file format, select the Sharpen For box in the Output Sharpening area of
the Export dialog box.
2
Specify whether you are exporting for Screen, Matte Paper, or Glossy Paper output.
3
(Optional) Change the Amount pop-up menu to Low or High to decrease or increase the amount of sharpening
applied. In most cases, you can leave the Amount set to the default option, Standard.
Specify metadata handling
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In the Export dialog box, tell Lightroom how to handle metadata associated with the exported photo, including
applying a text-based copyright watermark.
Minimize Embedded Metadata
Includes only copyright metadata fields in the exported photo. This option is not
available for DNG files.
Updated 03 September 2009
