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DCR is a raw image file format associated with Kodak digital cameras, designed to store image data as captured directly by the camera’s sensor without any in-camera processing or compression. This format preserves the full range of image information, allowing photographers extensive flexibility in post-production to adjust exposure, color balance, and other parameters for optimal image quality. However, DCR files are larger in size compared to compressed image formats and necessitate the use of specialized software for viewing and editing.

The RAW image file format is a generic term for a variety of image formats used by different digital camera manufacturers. RAW files store unprocessed data from the camera's sensor, providing photographers with the ability to manipulate settings like exposure, white balance, and sharpness during post-processing, which can result in higher image quality. Unlike JPEG and other compressed formats, RAW files retain a much broader range of color and luminance values, offering more flexibility for editing but also resulting in larger file sizes.