.DNG · 2012 · 24 MP full-frame

Leica M (Typ 240) RAW Files: Open, Cull & Edit .DNG Free

A manual-focus rangefinder used by street and documentary photographers who value deliberate, unhurried shooting. Because focusing is manual and framing is viewfinder-based, frame counts per outing stay far lower than on autofocus bodies. Editing sessions here are typically about processing a considered set of images rather than sorting large volumes.

Leica M (Typ 240) RAW at a glance

RAW formatDNG — Digital Negative (.DNG)
Sensor24 MP full-frame
Resolution24 megapixels
Typical RAW sizeabout 22-28 MB
Released2012
RAW options14-bit DNG RAW, lossless compressed by default, Leica's native RAW container.

Editing M (Typ 240) files with imagic

imagic opens .DNG files from the Leica M (Typ 240) natively on Windows and macOS. Point it at a card or shoot folder and it builds previews, scores every frame for sharpness, closed eyes, and composition, and groups near-duplicate bursts — so a full shoot collapses to its keepers before you edit anything.

Processing runs through the bundled RawTherapee engine, entirely on your machine: batch-apply one look across the keepers and export JPEGs in a single pass. Nothing uploads, which matters at about 22-28 MB per frame. The 7-day trial is full-featured and needs no card; licenses are one-time, from €19.

Frequently asked questions

What RAW format does the Leica M (Typ 240) use?

The Leica M (Typ 240) writes DNG files with the .DNG extension. 14-bit DNG RAW, lossless compressed by default, Leica's native RAW container.

How big are Leica M (Typ 240) RAW files?

Expect about 22-28 MB per frame from the 24 MP full-frame sensor, depending on compression settings and scene detail. A full shoot adds up quickly, which is why culling before editing matters on this body.

How can I open Leica M (Typ 240) .DNG files for free?

imagic opens DNG files from the Leica M (Typ 240) natively on Windows and macOS — the 7-day trial needs no card. It culls the shoot with AI quality scoring, groups duplicates, and batch-processes keepers locally through its RawTherapee engine.

More about DNG

The M (Typ 240)'s .DNG files share their structure with every Adobe (open specification) body using DNG — the full DNG guide covers compression variants, free openers, and conversion options in depth.

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