What is BPG?

Better Portable Graphics (BPG) is a modern image format based on HEVC video compression, offering excellent compression efficiency.

What is RAW?

Camera RAW is a file format containing unprocessed sensor data captured directly from a digital camera sensor, providing maximum flexibility for professional photo editing.

When Should You Use BPG vs RAW?

BPG vs RAW: Key Differences

• •BPG and RAW diverge on compression: lossy compression for the source, lossless compression for the target.
• •Moving from BPG (lossless) to RAW (lossless) means the output file will be larger — but every bit of the original is preserved.
• •How transparency is handled: RAW supports transparency, so alpha information is preserved during conversion.
• •BPG files are typically 30-50% smaller than JPEG at same quality while RAW files range 20-50MB per photo depending on camera
• •Use case fit: BPG targets web images with superior compression and RAW targets professional photography, post-processing, editing — your choice depends on which workflow stage you are serving.

Advantages of BPG

• ✓At its core, BPG relies on lossy encoding — a design choice that makes it perfect for Web images with superior compression.
• ✓You won't run into compatibility issues with BPG — it's a universal standard across platforms.
• ✓File size management with BPG: aggressive compression with minimal visible quality loss.
• ✓Every major application in the Web images with superior compression space supports BPG natively.

Advantages of RAW

• ✓RAW compresses data using lossless methods, keeping file sizes manageable for Professional photography, post-processing, editing.
• ✓Industry-wide support means RAW files open anywhere — from legacy systems to the latest devices.
• ✓Lossless quality makes RAW the gold standard for archival and master copies.
• ✓From Adobe Photoshop to open-source alternatives, RAW works out of the box.

Common Use Cases for BPG to RAW Conversion

• Brochure and flyer design
• Newsletter graphics
• Video thumbnail creation
• Certificate and badge design
• Websites and online content
• Print materials and publications

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Best Practices for BPG to RAW Conversion

• →Before converting BPG to RAW, decide whether you need maximum quality or smallest file size — this determines which format truly fits
• →Save a master copy in a lossless format before converting to RAW — you cannot recover detail lost during lossy compression
• →Check the color profile: BPG images may use a wider gamut than RAW supports, causing a visible shift after conversion
• →Resize images to the final display dimensions before converting — this avoids unnecessary processing of oversized files
• →Run a single test conversion first to verify quality meets your standards
• →Strip unnecessary metadata to reduce file size after conversion

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Troubleshooting BPG to RAW Conversion

• !Converting BPG to RAW gives blurry output → increase the quality setting before conversion
• !Colors look different in RAW than BPG → check color profile mismatch (sRGB vs Adobe RGB)
• !File size changed more than expected → RAW uses different compression, file size differences of 2-5x are normal
• !Transparent areas in BPG turned white in RAW → RAW may not support transparency

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