How to see both RAW+JPEG files?

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How to see both RAW+JPEG files?

I imported a folder of photos that contained both RAW and JPEG versions of each picture. When viewing them in the Photos app, a small icon appears with a "J" on it, indicating (I believe) that two photos (JPEG + RAW) are tied together. The "J" appears to indicate that the JPEG is considered the original. "Get Info" shows the file as a JPEG. I have not been able to figure out how to view the RAW image. The choices that relate to this in the Image menu are "Reprocess RAW" and "use RAW as Original." Both are greyed out.

How can I see both RAW and JPEG, so that I can choose which one to edit?

Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10), 20 GB RAM

Posted on Apr 9, 2015 10:21 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 9, 2015 11:01 AM in response to Hersco

I am having this issue as well. I imported an Aperture library, and the photos I took with my Nikon as RAW + JPEG pairs will not let me switch back and forth. The icon is there, but I can not view the opposite image type. I am afraid that the images were not imported or something. Hoping someone has some answers.

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Answer 2

Apr 9, 2015 12:03 PM in response to Hersco

I have the answer! It is clumsy, but to switch between the image types, you have to enter the Edit view, then the grayed out option shows up, and you can switch the original image type.

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Hersco Author

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Apr 9, 2015 12:00 PM in response to dannyfromberlin

Thanks for the answer. And thanks, Apple, for hiding that feature and for not mentioning anything in Photos Help about how to do that. (In fact a search for RAW yielded nothing at all.)

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Answer 4

Apr 9, 2015 12:33 PM in response to Hersco

I had then same issue and will check that. do I need to domthat for picture individually or can switch on both types permanently?

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Answer 5

themask

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Apr 9, 2015 3:42 PM in response to dannyfromberlin

Thanks dannyfromberlin! I was looking for this information myself. Glad to know that Photos shows JPG+RAW photos as one, but gives you the option to pick the one you want to see.

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Answer 6

Aug 11, 2015 7:04 AM in response to dannyfromberlin

Is there any way to do this with multiple images at the same time? Couldn't figure out a way so far... One by one would take a loooong time. Thank you!

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Answer 7

Dec 31, 2015 3:30 PM in response to Hersco

Unfortunately this does not appear to work for me (I have Yosemite 10.10.5) as when I open in 'edit' the Raw options are still greyed out. Any suggestions?

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LarryHN

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Dec 31, 2015 4:00 PM in response to BHRichmondHill

BHRichmondHill wrote:

Unfortunately this does not appear to work for me (I have Yosemite 10.10.5) as when I open in 'edit' the Raw options are still greyed out. Any suggestions?

It does work and it is the way to do it - My guess is that you are not shooting RAW + JPEG (which is smart - shooting both is redundant and wastes disk space for no gain) so you only have the RAW original or a JPEG original - in either case the original you have is the basis for your edits

LN

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Answer 9

Dec 31, 2015 5:18 PM in response to LarryHN

I am shooting both (& can access the RAW by exporting to my desktop) but am now thinking it is most likely because the "RAW" is from a Canon that is not supported (seem to recall having similar issues in an older version of iPhotos) so will see if I can find the appropriate update

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