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Repair DNG File

DNG file corruptes due to virus attack, use of damaged storage devices and system file corruption. In this article read about how to recover digital negative image file.

What is DNG File ?

DNG stands for digital negative. It was developed by Adobe systems. It is raw image format used for digital photography. Also called as lossless patented file format. It is based on the TIFF standard format. DNG also supports partly processed images. It is compact in comparison to original RAW image file.

Programs used to open DNG file :

  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Photoshop Express
  • IrfanView
  • Picasa
  • PhotoScape
  • Microsoft Windows Photos

Causes Of Corruption :

  • Mishandle digital camera or memory card
  • Use of damaged storage media
  • Virus attack
  • Hardware issue
  • System file corruption
  • Format Error
  • Interrupted file transfer operation

Read about how to repair DNG file.

Common Errors

  • "Unable importing DNG files "
  • "Unsupported file format"
  • "Windows can't open DNG file"
  • "Unable to open DNG file"

Repair DNG File

Solution #

Method 1 :

Update the drivers by following :

  • Select start button, type Device Manager

  • Expand devices given in list to find the name of your device, then right-click it, and select option Update Driver Software.

Method 2 :

Run system file checker to repair DNG file by following steps :

  • Type in search cmd.
  • Select command prompt, right click and choose "Run as adminstrator"
  • Type following command command and press enter :
    sfc /scannow

Note : sfc /scannow command will scan all the system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy located at %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.

Method 3 :

Restore the system and repair corrupt DNG file using following steps :

  • Type in search system restore
  • Choose create a restore point
  • System Properties Dialog box opens up

  • Select the drive and Click configure.
  • System Protection for Local Disk dialog box opens up.
  • Enable Turn on system protection.
  • Use Max Usage slider to determine how much of your hard drive should be used to store restore Points and click Ok.

Solution #

Convert DNG file other formats such as JPG, GIF, PNG, TIF, and BMP


Solution #

Scan storage media devices using antivirus to repair DNG file.


Solution #

Reinstall the application used to open DNG file.


Solution #

Use online free tools to repair registry errors such as CCLEANER to fix corrupt DNG file.


Solution #

Repair corrupted memory card :

  • Type in search cmd
  • Right click command prompt and choose "Run as adminstrator"
  • Type command :
    chkdsk [volume] /r

Precautions to avoid corruption :

  • Do not mishandle digital camera or memory card
  • Avoid interrruption during file transfer operation
  • Always scan the storage devices using anti-virus before using
  • Never remove the memory card when it is in use.

Conclusion

In this article we will discuss about how to repair DNG file using system file checker, system restore and updating outdated drivers. If manual solutions fail to recover DNG files then use a third party tool to restore digital negative image file.