Open and Save Your Image

The RAW conversion is now complete. If you click on ‘Done’, all the adjustments you’ve made will be saved in a separate sidecar file called an XMP. This is a data file that applies all the settings you’ve used so, although your original RAW file remains exactly as it was, it will display the changes the next time you open it.

To convert the file into a regular image format like a JPEG, click on ‘Open Image’ to load it into the regular interface of Photoshop. Then go to ‘File > Save As’, and use the format of your choice. If you opt for JPEG, use ‘Level 10’ to get the best trade-off between file size and image quality.