Working with an Unsupported Raw File

Sometimes, you may encounter files that Mylio Photos cannot read. These files will appear as a black square with a rectangle and squiggly line . This indicates that the file is unsupported or corrupt.

Unsupported Files

Unsupported files come in two types:

• Unsupported files that Mylio Photos can import
• Unsupported files that Mylio Photos cannot import

The most common unsupported files are Raw files from a newer or much older camera. Mylio Photos will import the image(s) but cannot display or edit them. For Mylio Photos+ subscribers, these images will sync between your devices and be backed up to any device designated as a Vault.

Unsupported files can be viewed outside of Mylio Photos by using File Explorer (Windows), Finder (macOS), or a third-party application. Mylio Photos regularly updates its Raw format support with product updates. You can request support for your camera model by contacting Mylio Support.

Convert Unsupport Raw Files to DNG

If you’re trying to open an image from a camera not officially supported by Mylio Photos, the best workaround is to convert the image to a DNG file. You may also be able to create DNG files in-camera. Alternatively, you can install the free DNG Converter from Adobe.

Mylio Photos fully supports DNG files, including DNG files created by cameras and those made with the DNG Converter utility from images in another raw format.

If you encounter a file that Mylio Photos cannot import, it is essential to note that Mylio Photos+ subscribers cannot sync it across their devices or protect that file to a Vault device. However, these files will not interfere with your Mylio Photos+ experience or cause conflicts within the software. The unsupported files will not be visible within Mylio Photos+. After completing an import session, the app will not delete these files but may place them in a separate folder.

*TIP: Find all unsupported or corrupt files in your Mylio Photos Library by switching to the All Photos view and entering unsupported: yes into the Search bar at the top of the application window.

Corrupt Files

A corrupt file is an image, document, or another file type supported by Mylio Photos but cannot be read because of an issue with the file itself. File corruption can happen for various reasons, such as power failures, failed moves or saves, failed downloads, viruses or malware, or failing drives.

In cases where Mylio Photos has detected a corrupted file and can’t view or create a Thumbnail or Optimized Image from the file, it is best to ensure that the file is unreadable outside of Mylio Photos.

1. Open Mylio Photos and locate the corrupt file.
2. Select the image and open the Quick Actions menu, or right-click on the image, then select Show in Explorer (Windows) or Show in Finder (macOS).
3. Mylio Photos will show the file in its original location on your computer. Double-click the file to open it.
4. If the file is unable to be opened, the file is corrupt.

In most cases, a corrupt file can be safely deleted from your computer as no application can open it. However, you may save the file for future reference or recovery at a later time. If you want to save the corrupt file, moving it from the folder you found it into a folder Mylio Photos is not referencing would be best.

!NOTE: Mylio Photos is unable to help recover corrupt files.