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RAW Image Processing, Viewing and Editing Software
Digital Photo Professional
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© CANON INC. 2010
Introduction
Contents at
a Glance
1
Basic
Operation
2
Advanced
Operation
Advanced
3
Image Editing
and Printing
Processing
4
Large Numbers
of Images
Editing
5
JPEG/TIFF
Images
Reference
Index
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  • Page 1 Refer to the “Shortcut Key List” in the Help for a : Marks information that should be read list of shortcut keys which are helpful for quick before use. operation. : Marks additional information you may find helpful. © CANON INC. 2010 CT1-7189DPPME-000...

  • Page 2: Read Carefully Before Using

    Agreement by destroying the SOFTWARE. This Agreement will also terminate without notice to you if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement and you must 1. LICENSE: Canon grants you the non-exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE only on a single Advanced then promptly return the SOFTWARE.
  • Page 3 Introduction Introduction Digital Photo Professional (hereinafter, “DPP”) is a high-performance What Advantages Does a RAW Image Have? RAW image processing, viewing and editing software for EOS DIGITAL Contents at RAW images are recorded in the format “RAW image data + Image cameras.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    RAW images using the CR2 Converter Real-time adjustment of JPEG and TIFF and have the “.CR2” extension. For information on CR2 Converter, refer to Canon’s web site. Index images • Only models where Digital Photo Professional is listed in the “Data Various image adjustments while maintaining the original image Type”...
  • Page 5 Printing Use automatic adjustment p.33 Editing Change the Picture Style p.26 JPEG/TIFF Print well on a Canon printer p.43, p.74, p.75 Images Sharpen the modulation and contrast of colors p.29 Faithfully reproduce the color of the subject (contrast) p.43, p.74, p.75...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Basic Operation Introduction The basic operational flow – from how to download to your computer images shot with a camera to checking, editing, saving and printing a Contents at downloaded RAW image – is explained here. a Glance Starting up DPP............Basic Main Window Display ...........

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Starting up DPP Introduction Click the Dock icon. Main Window Display In the main window, you can use tabs to select either the [Folder] Contents at window or the [Collection] window. The [Folder] window displays the a Glance images in folders on your computer, while the [Collection] window (p.36) displays images selected randomly by the user from one or more folders and gathered together.

  • Page 8: Downloading An Image To Your Computer

    Downloading an Image to Your Computer Introduction Connect the camera and computer with the cable provided and Start up EOS Utility. download the images saved on the memory card inserted in the camera. Select the [Tools] menu [Start EOS Utility]. For downloading images, start up the camera software “EOS Utility”...
  • Page 9 Introduction Connect your camera and computer and turn the Advantages of using EOS Utility to download images camera on. Using EOS Utility to download images makes it easier to organize your Connect the camera and your computer with the interface cable Contents at images as they are downloaded, sorted and saved into folders by date.

  • Page 10: Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader

    Introduction Display the images downloaded to your computer. Downloading Images Using Your Card Reader In the [DCIM] folder copied to your desktop, select the folder You can also download images to the computer using a third-party card where the shot images are saved. Contents at reader.

  • Page 11: Viewing An Image

    Viewing an Image Introduction Images downloaded to your computer are displayed as a thumbnails list Changing the Size of Thumbnail Images in the main window. You can double-click an image to open the edit You can change the size of the thumbnail images displayed in the main window and display the image at large size.

  • Page 12: Enlarge And View An Image In The Edit Window

    Introduction Enlarging and Viewing a Specific Area Enlarge and View an Image in the Edit Window Double-click the area you want to enlarge. Contents at a Glance Double-click Basic Double-click Operation The edit window appears. Advanced Operation Edit window Tool palette Advanced The area you double-clicked is enlarged to 100% (actual pixel Image Editing...

  • Page 13: Adjusting An Image

    Adjusting an Image Introduction You can perform a variety of image adjustments, such as adjusting the About the Tool Palette brightness or changing the Picture Style of an image using the tool palette of the edit window. You can easily restore an image to its original You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the Contents at settings with the [...

  • Page 14: Saving An Image

    Saving an Image Introduction If you perform the save operation described here, you can save all the Saving adjustment contents (recipe) made with the tool palette to the RAW image. With DPP, you can perform the following types of saving according to Contents at your requirements.

  • Page 15: Printing An Image

    Print one image (p.49) A confirmation dialog box for saving the images appears when you Print using a Canon inkjet printer (p.43, p.46) try to quit DPP without saving the adjusted image. Click the [Yes to Print with a high-end Canon printer (p.74)
  • Page 16 Introduction A more advanced operation – from efficiently checking images, to Detailed Setting of Image Sharpness ..... various ways of editing an image, printing a RAW image using a Canon Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Contents at printer and sorting images – is explained here.

  • Page 17: Advanced Operation

    Efficiently Checking/Sorting Images Introduction You can enlarge images displayed as thumbnails in the main window Double-click the area you want to enlarge. and efficiently check each image. You can attach check marks and sort images into five groups. Contents at a Glance Display the quick check window.
  • Page 18 Introduction Convenient functions of the quick check window To check only selected images Contents at You can use the quick check window to check only selected images a Glance by selecting the desired images from those displayed in the main window and then performing step 1.

  • Page 19: Sorting Images

    Introduction Setting Ratings Sorting Images Display the image you want to rate, and then click You can sort images by attaching check marks or setting ratings Contents at any one of the [ ]. (indicated with [ ] marks) for each subject or theme. a Glance Attaching Check Marks Basic...

  • Page 20: Sorting Images In The Main Window

    Introduction Setting Ratings in the Main Window Sorting Images in the Main Window Select the images you want to rate, and then click You can also sort images in the main window by attaching check marks Contents at any of the [ ] in the toolbar. or setting ratings (indicated with [ ] marks) for each subject or theme.

  • Page 21: Arranging Images In The Main Window

    Introduction Arranging Images in the Main Window To select multiple images in the main window You can arrange images in the order of the types of check marks you Click on desired images while holding down the < > key. To select Contents at have attached to images, or in the order of date and time at which the multiple consecutive images, click on the first image, and then click on...

  • Page 22: Arranging Freely

    Introduction Arranging Freely Sort item Description Drag and drop the image to the desired location. Rating: ascending Sorted in order of fewest [ Contents at order a Glance Rating: descending Sorted in order of most [ order Basic File name Images are sorted by file name in alphanumeric Operation order (0 to 9...

  • Page 23: Displaying A Raw Image And Jpeg Image As A Single Image

    Introduction Displaying a RAW Image and JPEG Image as a Single Image RAW images with the extension “.CR2” can be displayed as a single image You can display and handle a RAW image and JPEG image shot Contents at simultaneously as a single image. In particular, you can halve the Images that can be displayed as a single image are images shot with a a Glance number of images displayed in the main window and you can streamline...

  • Page 24: Improving The Quality Of An Image In The Main Window

    Introduction Improving the Quality of an Image in the Main Window Checking Image Information Create a new thumbnail image for the main window and save to each Select the image for which you want to check the Contents at image. image information.
  • Page 25 Introduction Select a tab sheet and check information. Shooting information is displayed in the [Shooting Information] tab sheet, while IPTC* information appended to the image in [Shooting Information] tab sheet [Metadata] tab sheet Photoshop CS3 or later after shooting is displayed in the Contents at [Metadata] tab sheet.

  • Page 26: Editing An Image

    Editing an Image Introduction This section explains how to adjust an image using the tool palette in the About the RAW Tool Palette edit window. You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the You can easily restore an image to its original condition with the [ Contents at [RAW], [RGB] and [NR/Lens/ALO] tab sheets according to your editing button even if you have made the wrong adjustment.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Brightness

    Introduction Adjusting Brightness Changing a Picture Style The brightness of an image can be adjusted. Move the slider to the right If the image you shot is different to what you visualized, you can change Contents at to make the image brighter and to the left to make the image darker. the Picture Style to get closer to what you envisaged.

  • Page 28: Picture Style File

    Introduction Adjusting Color Tone by Changing White Balance Picture Style Description The image looks vivid. If the color tone of the photographed image does not appear natural, Standard Contents at Ordinarily, this setting is suitable for most images. change the white balance to make it appear natural. You can make the a Glance color tone natural by setting the light source at the time of shooting an For nice skin tones.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance

    Introduction The color of the image is adjusted with the point you selected as Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance the standard for white. You can adjust white balance using a selected part of an image as the If you click on another point in the image, the white balance is Contents at standard for white to make the image appear natural.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Contrast

    Introduction Adjusting Contrast Changing Color Tone and Color Saturation Modulation and degree of contrast can be adjusted. Move the slider to Skin tone and overall color saturation can be adjusted. Contents at the right to make contrast stronger and to the left to make contrast If Picture Style (p.26) is set to [Monochrome], [Color tone] and [Color...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Monochrome

    Introduction Adjusting Monochrome Filter effect: Creates an image where the white of clouds and the green of trees are emphasized in the same When the Picture Style (p.26) is set to [Monochrome], you can create monochrome photograph. monochrome photographs with effects similar to filtering and with the Contents at look of a single-color photograph.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Image Sharpness

    Introduction Select [Sharpness] from the list box and make the Adjusting Image Sharpness setting. You can make the overall atmosphere of an image harder or softer. Contents at Adjustment can be made by selecting from two modes, [Sharpness] and Reverts the image to a Glance [Unsharp mask].

  • Page 33: Detailed Setting Of Image Sharpness

    Introduction Detailed Setting of Image Sharpness Select [Unsharp mask] from the list box and make the setting. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers Select [Unsharp mask] of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Drag the slider left or right Displays the values...

  • Page 34: Automatically Adjusting Brightness And Color

    Introduction Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Curve Assist) Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) In order to make the image a desirable standard image, automatically Contents at adjust the image tone curve (p.125). You can select the degree of The result of automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) may not be as a Glance automatic adjustment from “Standard”...

  • Page 35: Editing Efficiently

    Editing Efficiently Introduction Edit the image. Editing in the Edit Image Window Change the size The thumbnail display and the edit window are combined and images can Edit image window Contents at be edited efficiently while quickly switching between images to be edited. a Glance Images to be edited are selected beforehand in the main window.
  • Page 36 Introduction Double-click the area you want to enlarge. To display an image in an enlargement ratio other than 100% Click the [50% view] or [200% view] on the toolbar. Contents at a Glance You can change the way the tool palette is displayed (p.79). You can change the enlargement ratio when you double-click Basic (p.78).

  • Page 37: Position

    Introduction Changing the Thumbnail Display Position to a Horizontal Position Gathering and Editing Images in the Collection Window You can gather any randomly selected images together in the Select the [View] menu [Change thumbnail Contents at [Collection] window for viewing, comparison and editing. You can gather position].
  • Page 38 Introduction Select the [Collection] tab sheet. To remove images from the [Collection] window Removing randomly selected images Contents at Select the images to be removed in the [Collection] window and then a Glance select [Remove from collection] in the [File] menu. (You can also remove images from the [Collection] window by selecting the images, clicking on the image while holding down the <control>...

  • Page 39: Trimming And Adjusting The Angle Of An Image

    Trimming and Adjusting the Angle of an Image Introduction You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Adjust the angle of the image as needed. composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Trimming/angle adjustment window vertical.
  • Page 40 Introduction Select a ratio and drag the trimming range. Click the [OK] button to return to the main window. The trimming range frame is displayed in the trimmed image (p.112). Cancel Contents at When the trimmed image is displayed in an edit window or the a Glance Select a edit image window, it is displayed in its trimmed form.
  • Page 41 Introduction About trimmed images Convenient functions of the trimming/angle adjustment window The trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at Contents at any time Switch between screens using the keyboard a Glance A trimmed image is displayed or printed as a trimmed image. You can also switch between full screen display/normal screen However, since the image is not actually trimmed, you can always display by pressing the <...

  • Page 42: Applying Adjustment Contents To Other Images

    Applying Adjustment Contents to Other Images Saving Editing Results Introduction You can copy the image adjustment contents (recipe) adjusted with the Saving Editing Contents to a RAW Image tool palette and apply it to other images. All the contents (recipe) adjusted with the tool palette as well as the You can efficiently adjust multiple images by adjusting one image and Contents at trimmed...

  • Page 43: Saving As A Jpeg Or Tiff Image

    Introduction Saving as a JPEG or TIFF Image Enter a file name To view, edit and print a RAW image with software other than DPP, Select the save Contents at convert to a more versatile JPEG or TIFF image and save. a Glance destination The image is saved as a separate image, so the RAW image remains...

  • Page 44: Re-Editing An Images

    Advanced Printing Photographs with Canon Inkjet Image Editing and Printing Printers Compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX You can perform the following types of photograph printing with Canon Processing Large Numbers inkjet printers compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX (hereinafter, “EPP of Images EX”) :...

  • Page 45: Operation 2

    Introduction In [Print Quality], select [Quality Priority], click the Select the image to be printed. [Option] button, and then in the dialog box that appears, checkmark [Print with the best quality when Start up EPP EX. Contents at a Glance you select [Quality Priority]].

  • Page 46: Large Numbers

    Introduction Specify the number of sheets to be printed, and then Specify the layout, and then click the [Print] button. click [Select Paper]. EPP EX Contents at a Glance Select the layout Basic Operation Click to increase the number of Advanced sheets to be Operation...

  • Page 47: Printing Photographs With Canon Inkjet Printers Compatible With Easy-Photoprint

    Contents at You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time. When You can perform the following types of photograph printing with Canon a Glance printing more than 1000 images, divide the printing into several jobs.

  • Page 48: Advanced

    Introduction In the EPP window, select the [Easy-PhotoPrint] Select the [Advanced] tab sheet and check that the menu [Preferences]. EPP image compensation function is disabled. If not disabled, the operation of the EPP image compensation Contents at function may prevent images being printed with faithful color a Glance reproduction.
  • Page 49 Introduction Check that the image compensation function is Additional information disabled, select the paper type and then click [Next]. Print up to 1000 images at a time If checked, click to remove the check marks Contents at You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time. When a Glance printing more than 1000 images, divide the printing into several jobs.

  • Page 50: Printing Photographs With A Printer Other Than Canon Inkjet Printers

    Introduction This section explains how to delete unwanted images, create folders for Printing Photographs with a Printer other than Canon Inkjet Printers saving images, move or copy images, etc., and organize your images. You can print one image on one sheet of paper.

  • Page 51: Creating A Folder For Saving Images

    Introduction Creating a Folder for Saving Images Moving Images You can create a folder for sorting images. You can move or copy images to a separate folder and sort by shooting Contents at date or themes. a Glance In the folder area, select the location where the new Drag the image to be moved or copied.

  • Page 52: Moving Images In Folders

    Introduction Moving Images in Folders Registering Frequent-Use Folders (Bookmark Registration) You can move or copy folders that contain images, and sort the images You can register frequently used folders in bookmarks. Contents at by folders. Registered folders appear by clicking the [Bookmark] menu. a Glance Drag the folder to be moved or copied.
  • Page 53 Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing).. and Printing Adjusting White Balance with Color Temperature ..Printing RAW Images on a High-End Canon Printer.. Tuning White Balance with Color Wheel ....Processing Printing with a High-End Canon Inkjet Printer ....

  • Page 54: Adjusting While Comparing With The Original Image

    Adjusting While Comparing with the Original Image Introduction You can display before and after versions of an adjusted image in the Changing How the Window is Split same window and adjust while checking the adjustment results. You can change the display of the image to a single image split in two. Contents at In the edit window, select the [View] menu [Before/...

  • Page 55: Adjusting By Comparing Multiple Images

    Adjusting by Comparing Multiple Images Introduction You can synchronize the display position of multiple edit windows and Move the display position. adjust images while comparing them with each other. If you move the enlargement display position in one of the edit windows, the enlargement display position will also change in the Contents at In the edit window, display the multiple images to be...

  • Page 56: Operation

    Displaying an Area Beyond the Set Range as a Warning Indicator (Highlight/Shadow Warning) Introduction You can set up a warning indicator in both the highlighted part and the Display the edit window. shaded part, which is effective for checking the light and dark areas and preventing excessive adjustment of an image.

  • Page 57: Advanced

    Performing Advanced Editing Introduction This section explains how to use the advanced adjustment function on Tuning White Balance with Color Wheel the tool palette in the edit window. White balance can be tuned by moving a cursor in the color direction Adjustments made using the high-level functions of the [RAW] and Contents at shown in the color wheel.

  • Page 58: And Printing

    Introduction Adjusting Dynamic Range Adjusting Brightness of Shadows/Highlights Dynamic range (width of gradation expression) from dark points to bright You can adjust the brightness of shadows and highlights in an image. Contents at points in an image can be adjusted. By adjusting shadows and highlights in an image with a restricted a Glance brightness, you can reduce the effects of clipping in shadows and...

  • Page 59: Of Images

    Introduction Make adjustments. Tone Curve Adjustment Batch adjusts RGB You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by Adjusts each channel Contents at changing the tone curve (p.125). a Glance In the tool palette, select the [RGB] tab sheet. Basic Operation Select the tone curve mode and interpolation...

  • Page 60: Using A Picture Style File

    With DPP, you can apply to RAW images Picture Style files that you a Glance have downloaded from Canon’s web site effective for various scenes or Picture Style files created with “Picture Style Editor”. When using a Picture Style file, save it to your computer beforehand.
  • Page 61 Introduction About the RGB Tool Palette You can adjust images with the tool palette by switching between the Contents at [RAW], [RGB] and [NR/Lens/ALO] tab sheets according to your editing a Glance requirements. The [RGB] tool palette functions are the same as ordinary image editing Basic software, such as tone curve adjustment that is explained here, with Operation...

  • Page 62: Using The Auto Lighting Optimizer

    Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer Introduction If the shooting result is dark or the contrast is low, you can use the Auto Checkmark the checkbox. Lighting Optimizer function to auto-correct the brightness and contrast, and obtain a more pleasant image. Contents at You can also change the settings of the image shot with the camera’s a Glance...
  • Page 63 Reducing Noise Introduction You can reduce noise that arises in RAW images shot at night or with a Click the [Apply] button. high ISO speed. Noise reduction is applied to the image and the image is NR is an abbreviation for “noise reduction”. redisplayed.

  • Page 64: Correcting Lens Aberration

    Correcting Lens Aberration Introduction You can easily make corrections to drops in peripheral illumination, Compatible Lenses distortions in the subject, and color blur which occur by the physical characteristics of the lens or slightly remaining aberration. Ultra wide and wide lenses Contents at Please note that you can only correct RAW images which have been a Glance...
  • Page 65 Introduction Zoom lenses Macro lenses EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM* EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro* EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Contents at EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM EF 17-40mm f/4L USM EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM* EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM a Glance EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM...

  • Page 66: Making Corrections

    Introduction Checkmark the items to be corrected. Making Corrections You can make corrections to any of the four aberrations as below, either Contents at one at a time or simultaneously. a Glance Peripheral illumination Distortions Chromatic aberration (color fringing which occurs in the periphery of Basic Operation an image)

  • Page 67: About Shooting Distance Information Slider

    Introduction About Shooting Distance Information Slider Correcting Multiple Images at a Time When correcting RAW images shot with the cameras in the table below, Select multiple images to correct in the main window. Display tool Contents at if shooting distance information has been saved to the image, the slider palette by clicking the [Tool palette] button (p.110) in the toolbar.
  • Page 68 Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Introduction The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera When the image has redrawn itself, click the [Apply that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots. Dust Delete Data] button.
  • Page 69 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window The dust-erased image can be reverted to its original condition Checking the dust erased spots Contents at at any time After step 3, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance A dust-erased image is displayed or printed as a dust-erased image.
  • Page 70 Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) Introduction You can erase dust spots in an image by selecting them one by one. Click the button that matches the dust spot to be erased. In the main window, select the image you want to If the dust spot is dark in color, click the [ ] button, and if Contents at...
  • Page 71 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Checking the dust erased spots Contents at Where unwanted dust spots are not erased even after performing After step 5, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance step 5 once, they may be erased completely when you click several one by one by pressing the <F>...

  • Page 72: Transferring A Raw Image To Photoshop

    Transferring a RAW Image to Photoshop Introduction A RAW image can be converted to a TIFF image (16bit) and transferred Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) to Photoshop. You can correct an image by pasting a section copied from another part Contents at of the image to an unwanted part of the image.

  • Page 73: When Printing

    Printing with Shooting Information Introduction You can freely lay out one image on one sheet of paper and print To maintain the settings together with titles and shooting information, etc. The settings of each tab sheet in step 3 are memorized when the [Apply] Contents at Select one image to be printed.

  • Page 74: When Printing

    Printing a Thumbnail List (Contact Sheet Printing) Introduction You can print rows of multiple images on one sheet of paper. To maintain the settings Select images to be printed in a thumbnail list. The settings of each tab sheet in step 3 are memorized when the [Apply] Contents at button is clicked (excluding the contents of the [Text] tab sheet).

  • Page 75: When Printing

    Introduction Printing with a High-End Canon Inkjet Printer Additional information For high-end Canon inkjet printers that are compatible with the printing Print up to 1000 images at a time Contents at software Easy-PhotoPrint Pro, you can print with DPP by a simple You can print up to 1000 images selected in DPP at a time.

  • Page 76: When Printing

    Introduction Printing with a Large-Format Canon Printer Advantages of printing with imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In You can use DPP to print with the DPP-compatible Canon large-format Printing with faithful colors Contents at imagePROGRAF printer. To print with DPP, first install imagePROGRAF When a color space is set (p.71,...

  • Page 77: Specifying Preferences

    Specifying Preferences Introduction You can change the various functions of DPP in the [Preferences] General Settings window. Check the contents of each window and set. You can specify the folder that opens when DPP is started up, image Also, depending on the item, a detailed explanation may be available, Contents at quality of displayed and saved RAW images, etc.
  • Page 78 Introduction JPEG image quality Viewing and saving RAW images [Remove block noise and mosquito noise] You can select from two types of image quality for displaying/saving You can improve the quality of a JPEG image by reducing the noise RAW images: high image quality with false color reduction processing Contents at particular to JPEG images.

  • Page 79: View Settings

    Introduction Sort order in main window View Settings You can set the order of images which have been rearranged in the You can specify settings relating to the display. main window to be maintained or not maintained (p.21). Contents at If you checkmark the checkbox, the order of the rearranged images is a Glance maintained even if you quit DPP or select another folder in the folder...

  • Page 80: Tool Palette

    Introduction Modified Picture Style settings Tool Palette You can select whether the [Color tone], [Color saturation], [Contrast], You can specify settings for the tool palette. [Unsharp mask] and [Sharpness] settings will be changed or retained, Contents at when you change the Picture Style. a Glance If you checkmark the checkbox, the [Color tone], [Color saturation], [Contrast] and [Sharpness] settings will be changed to match the...

  • Page 81: Color Management

    Introduction Default settings of Work color space Color Management You can select from five types of color space (p.126) that is applied as a You can specify settings relating to color management, such as settings default setting in RAW images. Color space that has been set is applied Contents at for work color space, conditions for color matching, etc.
  • Page 82 When colors with [Relative Colorimetric] are not satisfactory, set to Automatic settings for printing using EPP EX, EPP, and [Perceptual]. linked printing Processing If you are printing using a Canon inkjet printer (p.43, p.46) or using Large Numbers of Images linked printing (p.74,...

  • Page 83: White Balance

    Useful Functions for Processing Large Numbers of RAW Images Introduction For users shooting a large amount of RAW images, the convenient function of batch processing large amounts of RAW images is explained Contents at here. a Glance Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) ....Basic Saving Recipes as a File ..........

  • Page 84: Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe)

    Utilizing Adjustment Contents (Recipe) Introduction All the adjustment contents (recipe) made using the tool palette can be Additional information saved as an individual recipe file (extension “.vrd”) and loaded and applied to another image. Recipe data includes tool palette contents Contents at You can edit images efficiently by selecting and adjusting one image Recipe data includes adjustments made with the tool palette ([RAW],...

  • Page 85: Saving Recipes As A File

    Introduction Saving Recipes as a File Copying a Recipe and Applying to Another Image You can copy a recipe of an edited image and then apply it to another Select an edited image, and then select the [Edit] Contents at image.

  • Page 86: Batch Apply White Balance To Images (Personal White Balance)

    Batch Apply White Balance to Images (Personal White Balance) Introduction The white balance adjustments made to a RAW image shot in a specific Applying Personal White Balance shooting environment can be registered as personal white balance. You can then perform efficient white balance adjustment by applying this In the main window, select the image to which white Contents at personal white balance to a large number of RAW images shot in the...

  • Page 87: Batch Save As Jpeg Or Tiff Images (Batch Processing)

    Batch Save as JPEG or TIFF Images (Batch Processing) Introduction You can batch convert and save edited RAW images to highly versatile In the processing dialog box, click the [Terminate] button. JPEG or TIFF images. The images are saved as separate images, so the RAW images remain Contents at [Save] cannot be performed unaffected.

  • Page 88: Batch Transfer Images To Image Editing Software

    Batch Transfer Images to Image Editing Software Introduction You can transfer multiple images to image editing software. Unlike Select Photoshop CS. [Transferring a RAW Image to Photoshop] (p.71), you transfer images In the [Open] dialog box, select a Photoshop CS file or an alias that have first been converted and saved as a seperate image, so the and click the [Open] button.

  • Page 89: Batch Change The File Name Of Images

    Batch Change the File Name of Images Introduction In the main window, select multiple images of which You cannot start up the rename tool from the [Collection] window the file names are to be changed. (p.36, p.111). For a list of the rename window functions, refer to p.124. Contents at Select the [Tools] menu [Start Rename tool].
  • Page 90 Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Introduction DPP is software mainly aimed for advanced RAW image editing, but it also has JPEG and TIFF image editing functions. Here, the editing and Contents at saving of JPEG and TIFF images are explained. a Glance Editing JPEG and TIFF Images.......

  • Page 91: Editing Jpeg And Tiff Images

    Editing JPEG and TIFF Images Introduction With DPP, you can adjust JPEG and TIFF images in the same way as About the RGB Tool Palette RAW images using the [RGB] and [NR/Lens/ALO] tool palettes. With the functions in the [RGB] tool palette, you can adjust JPEG and Because adjustment made with the tool palette (recipe) only changes Contents at TIFF images with the same functions as ordinary image editing...

  • Page 92: Automatically Adjusting Brightness And Color (Tone Curve Assist)

    Introduction Automatically Adjusting Brightness and Color (Tone Curve Assist) Images not suitable for automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) In order to make the image a desirable standard image, automatically Contents at adjust the image tone curve (p.125). You can select the degree of The result of automatic adjustment (tone curve assist) may not be as a Glance automatic adjustment from “Standard”...

  • Page 93: Adjusting Brightness And Contrast

    Introduction Brightness: Move the slider to the right to make an image Adjusting Brightness and Contrast brighter and to the left to make an image darker. The brightness and contrast of an image can be adjusted. Contrast: Used to adjust modulation and degree of contrast Contents at of color.

  • Page 94: Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance

    Introduction Click on a point that is to be the standard for white. Adjusting Color Tone Using Click White Balance You can adjust white balance using a selected part of an image as the Contents at standard for white to make the image appear natural. Using click white a Glance balance is effective when using it in parts of an image where white color tone has changed under the influence of a light source.

  • Page 95: Adjusting Hue, Saturation And Sharpness

    Introduction Hue: Move the slider to the right to make color tones Adjusting Hue, Saturation and Sharpness more yellow, and to the left to make color tones You can adjust hue (tone) and saturation and make the overall redder. Contents at atmosphere of an image harder or softer.

  • Page 96: Tone Curve Adjustment

    Introduction Make adjustments. Tone Curve Adjustment Batch adjusts RGB You can adjust the brightness, contrast and color of a specific area by Adjusts each channel Contents at changing the tone curve (p.125). a Glance Select the tone curve mode and interpolation method.

  • Page 97: Adjusting Dynamic Range

    Introduction Adjusting Dynamic Range The setting range of shadow points is 0 to 247 (in 1-stop increments when entering a value). Dynamic range (width of gradation expression) from dark points to bright The setting range of highlight points is 8 to 255 (in 1-stop Contents at points in an image can be adjusted.

  • Page 98: Reducing Noise

    Reducing Noise Introduction You can reduce noise that arises in JPEG and TIFF images that have Click the [Apply] button. been shot at night or with a high ISO speed. Noise reduction is applied to the image and the image is redisplayed.

  • Page 99: Trimming And Adjusting The Angle Of An Image

    Trimming and Adjusting the Angle of an Image Introduction You can trim only the part of an image you need, or change the Adjust the angle of the image as needed. composition of an image where an image shot horizontally becomes Trimming/angle adjustment window vertical.
  • Page 100 Introduction Select a ratio and drag the trimming range. Click the [OK] button to return to the main window. The trimming range frame is displayed in the trimmed image (p.112). Cancel Contents at When the trimmed image is displayed in an edit window or the a Glance Select a edit image window, it is displayed in its trimmed form.
  • Page 101 Introduction About trimmed images Convenient functions of the trimming/angle adjustment window The trimmed range can be reverted to its original condition at Contents at any time Switch between screens using the keyboard a Glance A trimmed image is displayed or printed as a trimmed image. You can also switch between full screen display/normal screen However, since the image is not actually trimmed, you can always display by pressing the <...

  • Page 102: Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing

    Performing Automatic Dust Erasure Processing Introduction The Dust Delete Data that is appended to images shot with the camera When the image has redrawn itself, click the [Apply that can attach this data, can be used to automatically erase dust spots. Dust Delete Data] button.

  • Page 103: Automatic Dust Erasure Processing In The Main Window

    Introduction Additional Information Useful functions of the copy stamp window The dust-erased image can be reverted to its original condition Checking the dust erased spots Contents at at any time After step 3, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance A dust-erased image is displayed or printed as a dust-erased image.

  • Page 104: Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function)

    Manually Erasing Dust (Repair Function) Introduction You can erase dust spots in an image by selecting them one by one. Click the button that matches the dust spots to be erased. In the main window, select the image you want to If the dust spot is dark in color, click the [ ] button, and if Contents at...
  • Page 105 Introduction Additional information Useful functions of the copy stamp window Click several times when dust spots are not erased completely Checking the dust erased spots Contents at Where unwanted dust spots are not erased even after performing After step 5, you can display and check in detail the erased dust spots a Glance step 5 once, they may be erased completely when you click several one by one by pressing the <F>...

  • Page 106: Erasing Unwanted Parts Of An Image (Copy Stamp Function)

    Saving Editing Results Introduction Erasing Unwanted Parts of an Image (Copy Stamp Function) Saving Editing Content to an Image You can correct an image by pasting a section copied from another part All the contents (recipe) adjusted with the tool palette (p.90 to p.97) Contents at of the image to an unwanted part of the image.

  • Page 107: Saving As A Separate Image

    Edited JPEG and TIFF images can be printed with the procedures below as with RAW images. Printing (p.43) Printing with shooting information (p.72) Printing a thumbnail list (contact sheet printing) (p.73) Printing RAW images on a high-end Canon printer (p.74)
  • Page 108 Reference Introduction This reference section has been provided to enhance your experience using DPP. It contains various troubleshooting solutions, how to delete DPP from Contents at a Glance your computer, explanations of the various windows and a glossary. An Index is provided at the end of the chapter for you to easily find information you are looking for.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction If DPP is not operating correctly, refer to the items below. An image could not be adjusted The JPEG and TIFF images cannot be adjusted using the image Contents at Installation could not be completed correctly adjustment function of the [RAW] tool palette. Adjust these images a Glance with the [RGB] tool palette (p.114).

  • Page 110: Deleting The Software (Uninstalling)

    (p.80), the color of a printed photograph and the color Open the [Canon Utilities] folder. of an image on screen can be more closely matched. Using a Canon Advanced printer (p.43, p.46)

  • Page 111: List Of Main Window (Folder Window) Functions

    List of Main Window (Folder Window) Functions (p.10) Introduction Shows/hides the tool palette (p.114) Cancels selection of all images Image information (p.23) Displays the trimming/ Displays the quick check window (p.117) angle adjustment Shows/hides the folder area Selects all images window (p.120) Switches to the edit image...

  • Page 112: List Of Main Window (Collection Window) Functions

    List of Main Window (Collection Window) Functions (p.36) Introduction Image information Cancels selection of all images Displays the quick check window Shows/hides the tool palette Selects all images Displays the copy Switches to the edit image stamp window Contents at window a Glance Toolbar...

  • Page 113: Image Frame Information In The Main Window And Edit Image Window

    Image Frame Information in the Main Window and Edit Image Window (p.10, p.34) Introduction Information displayed when [Large thumbnail] is selected (p.10) Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Check mark Copy stamp mark (p.18, p.19) Advanced (p.67 to p.71, p.101 Operation to p.105) Lens aberration...

  • Page 114: List Of Edit Window Functions

    List of Edit Window Functions (p.11, p.25) Introduction Path and file name of image Tool palette* (p.114, p.115) Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Image Editing and Printing Processing Large Numbers of Images Editing JPEG/TIFF Images Reference Index Display mode*...

  • Page 115: List Of Tool Palette Functions

    List of Tool Palette Functions Introduction RAW Tool Palette RGB Tool Palette (p.25) (p.60) Contents at Automatic adjustment a Glance (tone curve assist) (p.33, p.91) Brightness adjustment (p.26) Click white balance (p.93) Basic Operation White balance adjustment (p.27, p.28, p.56) Tone curve adjustment (p.58, p.95) Advanced...
  • Page 116 Introduction NR/Lens/ALO Tool Palette NR/Lens/ALO Tool Palette (When a RAW image is selected) (When a JPEG or TIFF image is selected) Contents at a Glance Auto Lighting Optimizer (p.61) Basic Operation Apply noise reduction button (p.97) Apply noise reduction button (p.62) Displays the [NR Preview] window Displays the [NR Preview] window...

  • Page 117: List Of Nr Preview Window Functions

    List of NR Preview Window Functions (p.62, p.97) Introduction Contents at a Glance Basic Operation Enlargement display Advanced position Operation Navigator window Advanced Image Editing and Printing Image type* Luminance noise Processing reduction Large Numbers of Images Chrominance noise reduction Editing Apply noise reduction JPEG/TIFF...

  • Page 118: List Of Quick Check Window Functions

    List of Quick Check Window Functions (p.16, p.18) Introduction 50% view/100% view (moiré reduction off)/full view* File name of image Check marks (p.18) Contents at a Glance Displays the image Check mark display in full screen* Rating mark display Removes check Basic Operation marks...

  • Page 119: List Of Edit Image Window Functions

    List of Edit Image Window Functions (p.34, p.36) Introduction Image information (p.23) Displays the trimming/ Shows/hides tool palette Enlargement ratio of displayed image angle adjustment window Shows/hides thumbnail display area Shows/hides grid* Displays the copy stamp window (p.38, p.98, p.120) (p.67 to p.71, p.101 to p.105, p.122) Switches to main window Contents at...

  • Page 120: List Of Convert/Save One Image Window Functions

    List of Convert/Save One Image Window Functions (p.42) Introduction Contents at File name a Glance Types of image Save destination Basic Type of image Extension Operation Exif-JPEG .JPG Exif-TIFF 8bit .TIF Advanced TIFF 16bit .TIF Operation JPEG compression rate* Exif-Tiff 8bit+Exif-JPEG .TIF/.JPG TIFF 16bit+Exif-JPEG .TIF/.JPG...

  • Page 121: List Of Trimming/Angle Adjustment Window Functions

    List of Trimming/Angle Adjustment Window Functions (p.38, p.98) Introduction Cancels all the trimming (aspect ratio) information Full screen display/returns to normal screen Contents at a Glance Reverts to the condition when the image was shot Ratio of trimming range (you can also enter numerical values if you have selected [Custom])* Basic...

  • Page 122: List Of Lens Aberration Correction Window Functions

    List of Lens Aberration Correction Window Functions (p.65) Introduction When the list box for selecting an extender is displayed in the [Lens aberration correction] window, select the extender attached at the time of shooting from the list box. Contents at a Glance Basic Operation...

  • Page 123: List Of Copy Stamp Window Functions

    List of Copy Stamp Window Functions (p.67 to p.71, p.101 to p.105) Introduction Full screen display/returns to normal screen Contents at a Glance Applies Dust Delete Data (p.67, p.101) Types of dust to be erased (p.69, p.103) Specifies the copy source (p.71, p.105) Basic Fixes the copy source position...

  • Page 124: List Of Convert/Save Multiple Images Window (Batch Processing) Functions

    List of Convert/Save Multiple Images Window (Batch Processing) Functions (p.86) Introduction Contents at Save destination a Glance Basic JPEG compression rate* Operation File names of images to be Resolution* batch saved Embeds ICC profiles* (p.125) Advanced Operation Size changing* Advanced Image Editing and Printing Types of image...

  • Page 125: List Of Rename Window Functions

    List of Rename Window Functions (p.88) Introduction Contents at a Glance Sets the new file name Basic Operation Order in which images are sorted Sets the format of information Check mark to apply the same Advanced in the file name Operation name to RAW images and JPEG images recorded simultaneously...

  • Page 126: Glossary

    Glossary Introduction RAW image bit number EOS DIGITAL camera RAW images are recorded in an uncompressed Binary unit of information volume in the color of an image. The number 14bit or 12bit format. shows the number of bits per pixel. Contents at Because RAW images are special images in an undeveloped status, The larger the number of bits, the more the color numbers and the...

  • Page 127: Jpeg/Tiff

    Introduction Color space CMYK simulation profiles A color space is the reproducible color range (color gamut A profile that simulates colors when printing in a CMYK environment characteristics). DPP supports the following five kinds of color space. (printing machine, etc.). With DPP, you can simulate color with four Contents at types of profile.

  • Page 128: Index

    Index Introduction White Balance................Adjustment Contents (Recipe)............. 83, 125 Adjust JPEG Images................Adobe RGB ..................Adjust RAW Images................Contents at Apple RGB..................Adjust TIFF Images................a Glance Arrange Images ................20, 21 Adjusting (JPEG or TIFF Image) Auto Lighting Optimizer ............... Automatic Adjustment (Tone Curve Assist)........

  • Page 129: Operation 2

    Introduction Collection Window ..............6, 36, 111 Default Noise Reduction Settings............Color Blur Correction ................Default Setting of Color Space ............Color Chart..................Contents at Delete Images ..................Color Management (Color Matching)..........a Glance Deleting Color Setting of the Monitor (Profiles) .......... Color Setting of the Printer (Profiles)........

  • Page 130: Jpeg/Tiff

    Introduction Enlarged Display (Quick Check Window) ......... Main Window ................10, 110 EOS Utility..................... Manual Dust Erasure (Repair Function) ........69, 103 Contents at Monochrome..................a Glance False Color Reduction ..............76, 77 Filter Effect ..................Filter Effect..................Toning Effect ................. Folder Window ................
  • Page 131 Printing with a High-End Canon Printer........Contents at Printing with a Large-Format Canon Printer ......... a Glance Saturation .................... Printing with a Printer other than Canon Printers ......Save Printing with Canon Inkjet Printers ......... 43, 46 Printing with Easy-PhotoPrint Pro ..........

  • Page 132: About This Instruction Manual

    Tone Curve ..................Instruction Manual without permission. Contents at Tone Curve Adjustment ..............58, 95 Canon may change without notice the software specifications and a Glance Tone Curve Assist (Automatic Adjustment) ........33, 91 contents of this Instruction Manual. Toning Effect..................

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