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Convert .ARW to .RAW

Possible with limits

There is no single “RAW” format: .raw is a generic name that different cameras and programs use in different ways. In practice, converting a Sony ARW file means saving it as an open raw format (DNG) or developing it into a normal image (TIFF or JPEG).

How to convert .ARW to .RAW

  1. Decide what you need: an editable raw copy (DNG) or a finished image (TIFF or JPEG).
  2. For DNG, use Adobe’s free DNG Converter and select the ARW files.
  3. For a finished image, open the ARW in a raw developer such as RawTherapee or darktable and export it as TIFF or JPEG.
  4. Keep the original ARW file; it holds the most information.

What to expect

  • A file name ending in .raw does not guarantee a particular layout. Check which program expects it before converting.

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About .ARW

ARW is a raw image file format used by Sony cameras. It contains minimally processed data from the camera's sensor, allowing photographers to adjust settings like exposure and white balance in post-processing.

ARW files are raw image files created by Sony digital cameras. They contain unprocessed data directly from the camera's sensor.

Learn more about .ARW.

About .RAW

RAW is a file format that contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of a digital camera or scanner. These files are large and preserve all the details captured by the sensor, allowing for extensive editing possibilities.

RAW files contain unprocessed data from digital cameras or scanners, offering high-quality image data for editing.

Learn more about .RAW.

Conversion tools

These tools support converting .ARW to .RAW.