- The main difference between a RAW and JPEG are the file sizes, image quality, editing, and speed. A RAW file is usually a lot larger, but it also has a higher quality. Some editing software’s react differently to these files, and some only accept certain file types.
- A RAW file is way bigger than a JPEG. This is because RAW files contain a greater amount of image data, which also means that they are more detailed and sharper.
- You can change a RAW to a JPEG, but the image will lose some quality because it is going to much smaller file size. This can be done on an editing software.
- If I had a large enough drive to be able to have the larger files, then I would shoot it RAW because they would be higher quality images. However, JPEG files are also good and are much smaller, making them a more convenient option.