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so your screenshot looks correct, you use 'embedded image' for viewing, and 'full size' for convert

So, why do I see the altered file, as before?

massimo.peca wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 2:48 pm So, why do I see the altered file, as before?

the issue with not respecting Convert setting is fixed
so you can change 2 comboboxes (and rendering options) to whatever you need:

user0 wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:26 pm check 'Camera RAW' settings in Settings>Formats>Read
by default, its:

• for Viewing
  - Embedded preview (JPEG)

• for Converting
  - Full size
  - some adjustments from 'Full/Half size rendering group'

ps. you know that Camera RAW files (NEF, CR2, DNG, etc.) usually contain embedded JPEG (for fast preview) in addition to RAW data, right?

user0 wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 3:01 pm you know that Camera RAW files (NEF, CR2, DNG, etc.) usually contain embedded JPEG (for fast preview) in addition to RAW data, right?

Yes. Look...
That seems right to me. Right?

massimo.peca wrote: Thu Oct 02, 2025 4:31 pm That seems right to me. Right?

it's up to you; you can use any of the sources:
- jpeg preview OR
- raw image data (and adjust colors yourself)

if jpeg preview looks right - use it

I prefer the RAW file.
Thanks.