Need help with Lightroom

[eva_tangstad]

<p><strong>when processing an image in Lightroom the quality is getting worse + the size get much smaller after i save the pictures, why is this happening?</strong><br>

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<strong>Thanks for all help...:-)</strong></p>

[andrewg_ny]

<p>Normally image resizing is only done when you "export" images from lightroom. You probably don't need to re-import the downsized exports back into your library though I suppose one could. Check the export settings, it includes a setting to resize the image.</p>

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[mariosforsos]

<p>Chances are you are (a) working on JPEGs and (b) when exporting, you have not changed the format and the quality levels from their default (which is 80% quality), thereby resulting in worse files every time you create an export. Otherwise LR does not make ANY changes on the original file, so you can always access your source file and redo the export properly.</p>

[eva_tangstad]

<p>Yes i export the pictures, do you know another way to save them after i am finish prossessing the pictures withouth loosing quality and size:-)</p>

[eva_tangstad]

<p>So what you are saying the best is to work in raw? really didnt understand what you are saying there. My english is not the best either ha ha :-)</p>

[peter_daalder]

<p>Working with RAW files has many advantages. <a href="http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-raw-files.shtml" target="blank">This article</a> outlines the main differences between the two formats.<br /> Anyway (with respect), if the english language poses certain challenges, you could always ask this question <a href="http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/diskusjon/index.cgi" target="blank">here...</a></p>

[mike_stemberg]

<p>Shooting in .RAW is always best, but remember that if there is one thing that needs done to RAW files is sharpening, for there is no in-camera sharpening applied at all.</p>

<p>When you say <em>'+ the size much smaller after I save the picture'</em>. that must mean that in your Export Dialogue you have entered some sort of resizing numbers. Go to File >> Export and check out what settings you have there.</p>

[sattler123]

<p>Eva, I think you are under the wrong impression that you have to "save" changes in Lightroom. The fact is that any changes you make in LR are non-destructive and do not require you to "save" anything. When you are done editing one picture in the "Develop" module of LR, just move on to the next one. LR remembers you changes - no need whatsoever to export your files.</p>

<p>And yes, RAW makes a lot of sense for many, many reasons.</p>

[paddler4]

<p>To add to Juergen's comment--when you save a file by exporting, you are not even saving the original plus its edits. You are saving a new image incorporating the edits. The database is saving your edits with the original. When you do export, you have all sorts of options--which type of file, what color space, what level of quality if a jpeg, etc.</p>

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[eva_tangstad]

<p>thanks for all the feedback. When i hit the export button in lightroom the quality stands on 60 so if i take it to 100 will it be better quality then?</p>

[mark_sirota1]

<p>The Quality setting affects JPEG compression. If the nature of the quality you're concerned about is due to JPEG compression, then yes, the quality will be higher. For a detailed analysis, see <a href="http://regex.info/blog/lightroom-goodies/jpeg-quality">Jeffrey Friedl's Analysis of Lightroom JPEG Export Quality Settings</a>.</p>

<p>Can you post a sample and explain your concern?</p>

[py-photography]

<p>Mark,<br>

Thanks for the link.. Excellent read.</p>

[mike_stemberg]

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<p>Mark,<br /> Thanks for the link.. Excellent read.</p>

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<p>Yes, another mention of appreciation from me too!</p>

<p>Eva, looks like Quality/100 is not hugely better than Quality/80 or so, ... and I think you are getting to grips towards solving your Exporting issues now. You will experiment of course, won't you? </p>