Version 1.9
13 November 2026
1. Added DNG (ISO 12234-4:2022) as an ISO-standardised raw format alternative.
2. Updated monitor calibration device references and links.
3. Replaced optical disc delivery guidance with current cloud and physical media recommendations.
4. Updated IPTC metadata guidance to reference Rights Usage Terms, Copyright Notice and Creator fields.
5. Updated ReadMe disclaimer to remove optical disc references.
6. Updated links.
Version 1.8
27 November 2023
1. Updated software references.
2. Updated file delivery recommendations.
3. Endorsed by Image Makers Association Australia.
Version 1.7
4 April 2022
1. Updated software references.
2. Removed outdated links.
Version 1.6
2 January 2019
1. Updated software references.
2. Updated links.
3. 15 year anniversary (2004-2019).
Version 1.5
30 December 2016
1. Amended delivery options to include USB Flash Drives and cloud
services (thanks to Dan McColl).
Version 1.4
8 January 2014
1. Added new Australian Standard for offset printing AS/ISO 12647-2.
2. Updated links and software references.
3. Removed book references.
4. Replaced reference to CD/DVD with optical disc.
5. 10 year anniversary (2004-2014).
Version 1.3
19 May 2010
1. Updated references to software and books.
Version 1.2
19 October 2005
1. New name APDIG (Australian Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines)
to widen industry endorsement.
2. Added information for supplying files to Prolabs.
3. Minor typo fixes.
4. Now endorsed by ACMP, AIPP and PICA.
Version 1.1
10 June 2005
1. Added recommendation for RAW capture.
2. More information on CMYK.
Version 1.0F
31 January 2005
1. First public release of APDIG as ACMP Digital Guidelines.
Version 1
23 December 2004
1. ACMP Digital Guidelines.
