This software provides a service provider implementation for the Java ImageIO API. It allows for streamlined use of ImageIO within Java applications.
If you're a Java developer who needs to work with "camera raw" image formats like NEF for Nikon or CRW/CR2 for Canon, jrawio is definitely worth a look. This Service Provider Implementation for the Java ImageIO API makes it easy to read these types of images, thanks to its 100% pure Java implementation.
In essence, a camera raw format is the raw data captured by a camera sensor, without any post-processing applied. While this means that these images require significant processing before they can be displayed, the benefit is that any transformations made to the image are "reversible," making the raw format a kind of "digital negative." It's important to note that this is distinct from Adobe's Digital Negative format (.DNG), which is an attempt to define a standard format for raw images. Each camera manufacturer has its own raw format.
Jrawio is currently in Release Candidate status for version 1.0, meaning it's passed beta testing and is nearing completion. Make sure to check the Release Notes for information on known issues. The software has been successfully tested with a wide range of cameras, including the Nikon D100 and D70, Canon Digital Rebel, EOS 1D MkII, EOS 1Ds MkII, EOS 350D, and many others. If you're working with one of these models or another supported camera, jrawio could be a valuable tool for your image processing needs.
In essence, a camera raw format is the raw data captured by a camera sensor, without any post-processing applied. While this means that these images require significant processing before they can be displayed, the benefit is that any transformations made to the image are "reversible," making the raw format a kind of "digital negative." It's important to note that this is distinct from Adobe's Digital Negative format (.DNG), which is an attempt to define a standard format for raw images. Each camera manufacturer has its own raw format.
Jrawio is currently in Release Candidate status for version 1.0, meaning it's passed beta testing and is nearing completion. Make sure to check the Release Notes for information on known issues. The software has been successfully tested with a wide range of cameras, including the Nikon D100 and D70, Canon Digital Rebel, EOS 1D MkII, EOS 1Ds MkII, EOS 350D, and many others. If you're working with one of these models or another supported camera, jrawio could be a valuable tool for your image processing needs.
What's New
Version 1.6.0: N/A