Some, typically more expensive, cameras allow you to store images in RAW format. RAW format is not really an image standard at all. It is different for every make of camera. RAW format images contain all the data that is taken directly from the camera's image sensor before the software in the camera applies things like white balance, sharpening & etc;. Storing photographs in a camera's RAW format allows you to alter settings, such as white balance, after the photograph has been taken. Most professional photographers use RAW format, because it offers them maximum flexibility. The downside is that RAW image files can be very large indeed.
Mõned, enamasti kallimad kaamerad lubavad salvestada pilte toorvormingus (RAW). See ei ole õigupoolest standardne pildivorming ning võib kaamerati erineda. Toorvorming sisaldab kõiki kaamera pildisensorite andmeid enne seda, kui kaamera tarkvara hakkab neid töötlema, täpsustades valge tasakaalu ja muid omadusi. Suur osa professionaalseid fotograafe kasutab toorpilte, sest need võimaldavad fotodega kõige rohkem manipuleerida. Toorpiltide miinuseks on aga nende tõesti väga suur suurus.