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Basic information about RAW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension RAW（*.RAW or *.raw）, 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 RAW file yourself.

There are 11 file types using the RAW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RAW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RAW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RAW file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the RAW file?
How to open a RAW file?
What programs do I need to open a RAW file?
What programs help to create and edit a RAW file?
How to convert RAW files to another file format?
How to convert another files to RAW file format?

1.Detail information about RAW file extension: Raw Image Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Raw Image Data File	Category	Camera Raw Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	RAW file is a Raw Image Data File. A RAW file is an image generated by digital cameras such as Panasonic, Leica, and Casio cameras. It contains uncompressed, raw image data that can be adjusted for exposure and white balance using software that supports the format. RAW files are used for storing unaltered image data as captured by a digital camera's CCD.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Google Picasa RawTherapee Microsoft Windows Photos GIMP with UFRaw plug-in Ability Photopaint ACDSee Photo Manager Adobe Creative Suite Adobe DNG Converter Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Blender FastStone Image Viewer IrfanView PhotoOnWeb XnView Zoner Photo Studio
macOS	Apple Preview Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Google Picasa GIMP with UFRaw plug-in MacPhun ColorStrokes
Linux	RawTherapee digiKam UFRaw GIMP with UFRaw plug-in darktable
Android	File Viewer for Android

2.Detail information about RAW file extension: Dolphin Wii and Gamecube Emulator Game Save File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Dolphin Wii and Gamecube Emulator Game Save File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a Dolphin Wii and Gamecube Emulator Game Save File.
Windows	Dolphin
macOS	Dolphin
Linux	Dolphin

3.Detail information about RAW file extension: Raw Audio Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Raw Audio Data	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	RAW file is a Raw Audio Data.
Windows	NCH Switch NCH WavePad Adobe Audition CC 2017 Audacity MAGIX SpectraLayers Pro FMJ-Software Awave Audio
macOS	NCH Switch NCH WavePad Audacity MAGIX SpectraLayers Pro
Linux	Audacity

4.Detail information about RAW file extension: Digital Camera Photo RAW Image Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Digital Camera Photo RAW Image Format	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a Digital Camera Photo RAW Image Format.
Windows	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Zoner Photo Studio HDR Darkroom Adobe Photoshop ArcSoft PhotoStudio PhotoFiltre Studio PanoramaStudio ACDSee Photo Manager Picture Window Pro Picture Information Extractor IrfanView FastStone Image Viewer PhotoOnWeb RAW2NEF Adobe DNG Converter Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw BatchPhoto Picture Information Extractor PhotoOnWeb
macOS	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Mac Adobe Photoshop for Mac RAW2NEF for Mac
Linux	darktable
Web	Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter

5.Detail information about RAW file extension: Nimbus 7 Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Nimbus 7 Data	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a Nimbus 7 Data.

6.Detail information about RAW file extension: Sentry 2020 Encryption File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Sentry 2020 Encryption File	Category	Encoded Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a Sentry 2020 Encryption File.
Windows	Sentry 2020

7.Detail information about RAW file extension: ZX Spectrum Memory Dump File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	ZX Spectrum Memory Dump File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a ZX Spectrum Memory Dump File.

8.Detail information about RAW file extension: HP V41 Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	HP V41 Program File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a HP V41 Program File.

9.Detail information about RAW file extension: ISIS RAW File Format File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	ISIS RAW File Format File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a ISIS RAW File Format File.

10.Detail information about RAW file extension: Adobe Photoshop RAW Picture Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	Adobe Photoshop RAW Picture Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a Adobe Photoshop RAW Picture Image.
Windows	Adobe Photoshop
macOS	Adobe Photoshop for Mac Hydra PhotoScape X for Mac Adobe Photoshop for Mac

11.Detail information about RAW file extension: XL-Paint MAX Picture Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAW files
File type	XL-Paint MAX Picture Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	RAW file is a XL-Paint MAX Picture Image.

How to convert RAW files to another file format?

There are 23 records in our database eligible for RAW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve RAW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to RAW file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to RAW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to RAW conversion, you may use the option.

CR2 to RAW	NEF to RAW	VDI to RAW	RW2 to RAW
ORF to RAW	FFF to RAW	MRW to RAW	RWL to RAW
FPX to RAW

Can't open a RAW 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.RAW”。

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 RAW extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support RAW 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 RAW 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 RAW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a RAW 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 RAW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the RAW 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.

RAW to BMP	RAW to EPF	RAW to GIF	RAW to GIF89A
RAW to HDR	RAW to ICB	RAW to ICO	RAW to IMG
RAW to JP2	RAW to JPEG	RAW to JPF	RAW to JPG
RAW to NEF	RAW to PDF	RAW to PNG	RAW to PSD
RAW to PSDX	RAW to TIF	RAW to TIFF	RAW to VDI
RAW to VMDK	RAW to WBMP	RAW to XMP