Day: 27 May 2026

The Codecs That Actually Matter for Your Photography Workflow

Check your camera’s manual or file properties to identify which codec your camera uses—you’re likely already working with CR3 (Canon), ARW (Sony), or NEF (Nikon) for still images without realizing these are proprietary RAW codecs. Open your video files in a media player like VLC and check the codec information under “Tools > Media Information” to discover whether you’re shooting in H.264, H.265, or a professional format like ProRes or DNxHD. Download sample files in different codecs from camera manufacturer websites to compare file sizes, editing performance, and quality degradation before committing to a…