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Convert .CRW to .RAW

Possible with limits

There is no single “RAW” format: .raw is a generic name. For an older Canon CRW photo the useful conversions are an open raw copy (DNG) or a developed image (TIFF or JPEG).

How to convert .CRW to .RAW

  1. Decide whether you need an editable raw copy (DNG) or a finished image (TIFF or JPEG).
  2. For DNG, use Adobe’s free DNG Converter; it supports many older Canon cameras.
  3. For a finished image, open the CRW in RawTherapee or darktable and export TIFF or JPEG.
  4. Keep the original CRW file as your master.

What to expect

  • If a program asks for “.raw”, check what exactly it expects; it is not a standard.

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About .CRW

.CRW is a file format for raw images captured by Canon digital cameras. It contains unprocessed data directly from the camera's sensor, allowing for high-quality image editing. This format is primarily used by photographers who require detailed image adjustments.

.CRW files are Canon RAW image files used by some Canon digital cameras, often requiring specific software to open and edit.

Learn more about .CRW.

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 .CRW to .RAW.