Chromebook PP Software?

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-11-2014, 06:27 AM

I recently got a Samsung Chromebook and have been searching for a PP software app that recognizes dng files. There are apps out there that recognize jpegs. I don't need a full package, just one I can convert dng to jpeg. I've tried Picasa, Pixlr, and Sumo Paint, but they won't recognize dngs.

**boriscleto** · 03-11-2014, 06:36 AM - **2 Likes**

You're asking a lot of an OS that uses a web browser as it's interface. Chromebooks exist solely to collect your personal information so that Google can direct advertising at you.

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-11-2014, 06:46 AM

I'm aware of the limitations of a Chromebook but so far Google hasn't tried to sell me anything and I don't get any more ads than on a PC. Software is web based and accessed through an app and I was just wondering if someone knew of one to do what I want.

jrafael · 03-11-2014, 07:26 AM

your best option will be to remove chrome OS and install a chromebook friendly linux distro, that way you will have access to gimp, darktable, etc and possibly even be able to run photoshop or lightroom under wine.

just do a google search with your specific chomebook model and linux

example:
[Phoronix] Acer C720 Chromebook Delivers Fast Ubuntu Performance Review

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-11-2014, 07:49 AM

Okay, thanks. I appreciate the help.

carrrlangas · 03-11-2014, 09:44 AM

Can you download apps from google play store? Then, Photo Mate R2 is quite good. Similar to LR3 in the latitude it allows on RAW files but I know they are working on a new version to be released shortly that wil be better (specially in highlight recovery)

**boriscleto** · 03-11-2014, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by carrrlangas

Can you download apps from google play store? Then, Photo Mate R2 is quite good. Similar to LR3 in the latitude it allows on RAW files but I know they are working on a new version to be released shortly that wil be better (specially in highlight recovery)

There are no 'apps' on ChromeOS. It is all web based, so web standards only.

**wtlwdwgn** · 03-11-2014, 01:39 PM

Yes, you can download apps onto a Chromebook but the question is whether they're compatible with the Chrome OS. Apparently Photo Mate R2 is only for Android devices. It would be exactly what I'd want though. Thanks for the info.

**UncleVanya** · 10-28-2014, 11:03 AM

Just a quick update. There are now several tools that could be used with DNG files on Chromebooks: Picassa, Pics.io, etc.

...but the most exciting news is that Adobe Creative Cloud now works in streaming mode on Chromebooks. It is only available to educational customers so far and only beta - but it's a start. I'm crossing my fingers that it moves to mainstream quickly.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/2...ml#post2988354

**wtlwdwgn** · 10-28-2014, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the update Brad!

03-11-2014, 06:27 AM	#1
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,840	Chromebook PP Software? I recently got a Samsung Chromebook and have been searching for a PP software app that recognizes dng files. There are apps out there that recognize jpegs. I don't need a full package, just one I can convert dng to jpeg. I've tried Picasa, Pixlr, and Sumo Paint, but they won't recognize dngs.

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03-11-2014, 06:36 AM - 2 Likes	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	You're asking a lot of an OS that uses a web browser as it's interface. Chromebooks exist solely to collect your personal information so that Google can direct advertising at you.

03-11-2014, 06:46 AM	#3
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,840 Original Poster	I'm aware of the limitations of a Chromebook but so far Google hasn't tried to sell me anything and I don't get any more ads than on a PC. Software is web based and accessed through an app and I was just wondering if someone knew of one to do what I want.

03-11-2014, 07:26 AM	#4
jrafael New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinellas Park, Fl Posts: 16	your best option will be to remove chrome OS and install a chromebook friendly linux distro, that way you will have access to gimp, darktable, etc and possibly even be able to run photoshop or lightroom under wine. just do a google search with your specific chomebook model and linux example: [Phoronix] Acer C720 Chromebook Delivers Fast Ubuntu Performance Review

03-11-2014, 07:49 AM	#5
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,840 Original Poster	Okay, thanks. I appreciate the help.

03-11-2014, 09:44 AM	#6
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Can you download apps from google play store? Then, Photo Mate R2 is quite good. Similar to LR3 in the latitude it allows on RAW files but I know they are working on a new version to be released shortly that wil be better (specially in highlight recovery)

03-11-2014, 10:31 AM	#7
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by carrrlangas Can you download apps from google play store? Then, Photo Mate R2 is quite good. Similar to LR3 in the latitude it allows on RAW files but I know they are working on a new version to be released shortly that wil be better (specially in highlight recovery) There are no 'apps' on ChromeOS. It is all web based, so web standards only.

03-11-2014, 01:39 PM	#8
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,840 Original Poster	Yes, you can download apps onto a Chromebook but the question is whether they're compatible with the Chrome OS. Apparently Photo Mate R2 is only for Android devices. It would be exactly what I'd want though. Thanks for the info.

10-28-2014, 11:03 AM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Just a quick update. There are now several tools that could be used with DNG files on Chromebooks: Picassa, Pics.io, etc. ...but the most exciting news is that Adobe Creative Cloud now works in streaming mode on Chromebooks. It is only available to educational customers so far and only beta - but it's a start. I'm crossing my fingers that it moves to mainstream quickly. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/32-digital-processing-software-printing/2...ml#post2988354

10-28-2014, 03:21 PM	#10
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,840 Original Poster	Thanks for the update Brad!