Question Srgb against storing raw temporary number value in render texture

Hello
I want to do a lot of computing using the gpu shader (not compute) and storing intermediate number as 8bits texture data, how much srgb can get in the way and if so, how can I compensate to retrieve correct data?

I have just a passing understanding of srgb being applied automatically somewhere along reading or writing of texture, but I don't understand exactly when:
- the texture creation in a dcc vs by code
- reading initial values from the texture by the shader (gpu or driver applying conversion?)
- writing data to texture by rendering to the texture (data fitted back to srgb curve?)
- the texture being displayed on screen (data correct, but visually fitted for the screen?)

 

If it's a render texture, you choose the format. You can decide if you want it sRGB or not.

 

Yes, this is where it's applied if the texture is sRGB. But when you create the texture, just create it non-sRGB.

 

Thanks