260f542b__to_Good_Practice__RasterImg_2__Recommendations
[Format] raw (various extensions) [Properties/Technologies] Raw bitmap files are usually vendor specific and proprietary in nature. [Description] Raw files are unprocessed bitmap files in a number of different formats created directly by a digital camera (and occasionally by digital scanners). Due to the lack of standardisation it is almost impossible to characterise a raw file, many files are uncompressed but other use both lossy or lossless compression (and some allow users to select). The lack of standardisation also means that many files require specific software applications to open the files. [Recommendations] 
Raw formats are unsuitable for long-term storage and data creators are advised to convert such files, where possible to standard formats such as TIFF or DNG.
Guides to Good Practice: RasterImg_2
Recommendations