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Do you know why it might be beneficial? Here's a complete guide to explain everything.","Is it possible to convert a PNG to ORF? Would there be a good reason to do so? These questions are answered and more in this breakdown of the different file types. What’s a PNG? A PNG is a Portable Network Graphic that uses lossless compression. It retains its highest quality and resolution when it […]","Is it possible to convert a PNG to ORF? Would there be a good reason to do so? These questions...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it possible to convert a PNG to ORF? Would there be a good reason to do so? These questions are answered and more in this breakdown of the different file types.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-s-a-png\">What’s a PNG?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PNG is a Portable Network Graphic that uses lossless compression. It retains its highest quality and resolution when it shrinks in size. A PNG is an image file that uses raster graphics, which means it’s constructed by a grid of pixels.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-s-an-orf\">What’s an ORF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ORF is the Olympus Raw Format image file type which is the standard storage type for any photograph taken with an Olympus camera. It is an extremely high resolution file type, containing greater bits per pixel than other formats.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"596\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193810\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-2.jpg\" alt=\"The PNG file icon.\" class=\"wp-image-34050\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193810\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-2.jpg 626w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193810\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-2-450x428.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PNG is a high quality image file.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--how-to-convert-a-png-to-an-orf\">How to convert a PNG to an ORF\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ORF is the initial, raw format of an image. In order to produce an ORF, you need to take a picture using an Olympus camera and upload it to the computer. Therefore, it’s not possible to convert a PNG to an ORF. In fact, there’s no reason to either. Typically, an ORF is converted into more manageable \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F\">image file types\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ORF is like a large block of marble in the shape of a rectangle. It needs to be converted into a recognizable statue through careful sculpting. You wouldn’t take a sculpted statue and try to convert it into a rectangular block of marble. Similarly, you wouldn’t take an editable image file and convert it into an ORF.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193809\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-3.jpg\" alt=\"A statue of a man.\" class=\"wp-image-34052\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193809\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-3.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193809\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-3-450x300.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193809\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An ORF is kind of like a sculpture.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-to-convert-an-orf-to-a-png\">How to convert an ORF to a PNG\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s not possible to convert a PNG to an ORF, but it is possible to convert an ORF to a PNG. In fact, there are different methods available to do so. The first way is likely the most popular and it’s using the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.getolympus.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fsoftware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olympus Viewer\u003C\u002Fa>. Viewer supports conversion into the JPEG, which can then be converted easily to a PNG using a program like MS Paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other way to convert a PNG to an ORF is a third party software program, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcloudconvert.com\u002Forf-to-png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CloudConvert\u003C\u002Fa>. CloudConvert is a browser-based system that doesn’t require installation in order to convert. All that is needed is an upload of the ORF file and then a download of the new PNG file.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There’s no real way to convert a PNG to an ORF. Look for alternative file types to convert your PNG to. Use all the tools your operating system and browser-based systems provide to land on the right image file for you.\u003C\u002Fp>",2,{"url":36,"url_md":37,"alt":38,"height":39,"width":40},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193810\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193810\u002Fconvert-png-to-orf-450x393.jpg","An animated photograph.",816,934,[42],{"id":43,"slug":43,"title":44,"path":45},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[47,54,61],{"featuredImage":48,"postId":49,"slug":50,"title":51,"description":52,"path":53},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F31182757\u002Fdata-syndication-feature-1-450x225.jpg",30324,"insert-image-html","How to insert an image in HTML: A simplified guide","Learn how to easily insert an html photo with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your web pages with stunning images in no time!","\u002Fblog\u002Finsert-image-html\u002F",{"featuredImage":55,"postId":56,"slug":57,"title":58,"description":59,"path":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19190336\u002Fphoto-management-software-1-450x263.jpg",16374,"photo-management-software","Helping you find the right photo management software system: A modern guide","The right photo management software system gives brands a major boost. Are you using the right tools to succeed? Learn more here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fphoto-management-software\u002F",{"featuredImage":62,"postId":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"path":67},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19193228\u002Fimage-file-types-16-450x351.jpg",17329,"image-file-types","Photo file types: 10 Common formats and when to use each","Diversify your technical knowledge by learning when to use image file types such as PNG, JPG, TIFF, TIF, INDD, ORF, NEF, CR2, EPS, PSD.","\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":69},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":71},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":73},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789966909534]