Why is the term RAW image file generally used to describe a variety of file formats, which are sometimes known as digital raw captures?

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Responses

because RAW files are fluid and can be whatever the photographer wants them to be

because RAW files are fluid and can be whatever the photographer wants them to be

because RAW files were designed to encompass everything other than JPEG

because RAW files were designed to encompass everything other than JPEG

because RAW files are proprietary

because RAW files are proprietary

because RAW files are non-proprietary

Answer 1

The correct response is:

because RAW files are proprietary.

Different camera manufacturers often use their own unique file formats for RAW images, leading to a variety of RAW file types that are not interchangeable.