How to use, Supported devices, etc.

Updated content

Imaging Edge Desktop allows you to log into your account, browse or develop RAW images, and perform remote shooting.

Remote shooting with Wi-Fi/USB connection

In addition to wired connection with USB, remote (tether) shooting* with Wi-Fi wireless connection is also supported.

* For supported cameras, please see here.

Composition adjustment (grid, guide, live view)

You can fine-tune your composition using a grid, guide, and overlay display.

Focus adjustment (area specification focus, magnified display)

You can perform precise focus adjustment efficiently by using area specification focus, magnification display and fine-tuning with manual focus.

Enabling efficient image selection by linking with the "Remote" and "Edit" functions.

  1. 1. The result of shooting image can be quickly displayed by working together with "Remote". It also enables you to check the shooting image by using grid and guides.
  2. 2. A list of image data such as RAW and JPEG is displayed. Using "Viewer", you can select images to be used for "Edit" to develop RAW images.
  3. 3. You can output rating information in compliance with XMP (Adobe compatible).

You can browse and check shooting images in three display formats.

High-quality RAW development adjustment function

  1. 1. You can adjust the image quality such as brightness, hue and white balance.
  2. 2. You can adjust the image quality of ARQ-format images generated by Pixel Shift Multi Shooting and develop them into TIFF, JPEG, or other formats.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

In "Pixel Shift Multi Shooting" the camera shoots four RAW images while shifting the image sensor. You can generate images with a higher resolution than is possible with regular shooting by combining the four RAW images on a PC. This is helpful when shooting still subjects, such as works of art and buildings.

In addition, when combined with a supported model, the camera can shoot 16 RAW images to achieve ultrahigh-resolution shooting with information equivalent to 963.2 million pixels (approx. 60.2 million pixels x 16).

Flow of Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

For supported cameras, please see here.

Motion correction for Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

For images containing a moving object, you can enable motion correction so that the app recognizes the moving object and creates a composite image appropriately.
This function thus expands the range of Pixel Shift Multi Shooting usage, such as landscape photos.
Without motion correction
With motion correction

For a list of cameras supporting each function, please see here.

Create time-lapse movie

You can create time-lapse movie using still images (RAW/JPEG) captured during interval shooting.
Convenient functions for video production such as batch adjustment of RAW still images and 4K video output are available.

How to use, Supported devices, etc.
Error
An unexpected error has occurred.
OK
Error
Processing failed to finish normally.
Please wait and try again.
OK
Maintenance
We are currently undergoing maintenance - Signing is not possible at the moment.
Please try again after a while.
OK
Max num. of projects
Project is an unit to manage images transferred from the camera. You can create/delete projects within the maximum number.
OK
Num. of gallery deliveries
The number of times to deliver story gallery. You can edit the story galleries after delivery.
OK
Max num. of images in gallery
The maximum number of images that can be displayed in a story gallery.
OK
Num. of live gallery creations
The number of times you can share your live gallery. A live gallery is a function that enables you to distribute your photo gallery in real time.
OK
Sony account
You need a Sony account to subscribe to a paid plan. Please sign in from the next screen. If you do not have a Sony account, please create one.
Cannot subscribe
You have already subscribed to the same plan.
OK
Plan changed
Process has been completed successfully.
OK
Redirect to external website
You are about to be redirected to a website operated by cleverbridge, Inc., an authorized Sony reseller. Do you want to continue?
Confirmation matters for starting to use your Sony account
You cannot transfer existing licenses' expiration dates to new Sony accounts. Therefore, you should continue to use your existing licenses with your Sony Creative Software account until they expire, and then create new contracts with your Sony account.