Basic information about KRAW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension KRAW（*.KRAW or *.kraw）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the KRAW file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the KRAW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the KRAW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support KRAW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the KRAW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the KRAW file?
  • How to open a KRAW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a KRAW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a KRAW file?
  • How to convert KRAW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to KRAW file format?


1.Detail information about KRAW file extension: Mac OS X Kernel-RAW Image Format

File type Mac OS X Kernel-RAW Image Format Category Vector Image Files
Developer Apple, Inc. File format N/A
Description KRAW file is a Mac OS X Kernel-RAW Image Format developed by Apple, Inc.. Full format name of files that use KRAW extension is Mac OS X Kernel-RAW Image Format. Apple, Inc. defined the Mac OS X Kernel-RAW Image Format format standard. Files with KRAW extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. The most popular software that supports KRAW files is Mac OS X. Software named Mac OS X was created by Apple, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and KRAW files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert KRAW files

macOS		 Mac OS X



Can't open a KRAW file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.KRAW”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the KRAW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support KRAW file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of KRAW files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a KRAW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a KRAW file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a KRAW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the KRAW file is damaged.
  • Whether the KRAW file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the KRAW file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the KRAW file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the KRAW file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a KRAW file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a KRAW file.

If the KRAW file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.