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Basic information about MRW file

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

There are 1 file types using the MRW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MRW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MRW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MRW file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about MRW file extension: Minolta Raw Image File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MRW files
File type	Minolta Raw Image File	Category	Camera Raw Files
Developer	Minolta	File format	Binary
Description	MRW file is a Minolta Raw Image File developed by Minolta. Raw image format used by Minolta Dimage digital cameras; stores data in an uncompressed format exactly as it was captured by the camera's sensor; settings like color temperature and exposure can be edited with software after the image is saved on a computer.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 Pholix PhotoPhilia ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Google Picasa MAGIX Xara Xtreme Microsoft Windows Photos Microsoft Windows Live Photo Gallery with Microsoft Camera Codec Pack ACDSee Photo Manager Adobe DNG Converter Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw Adobe Photoshop Lightroom FastPictureViewer Professional FastStone Image Viewer XnView Zoner Photo Studio
macOS	Apple Photos Google Picasa Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 MacPhun ColorStrokes Apple Aperture iPhoto
Linux	darktable
Android	File Viewer for Android Adobe Photoshop Express
iOS	Adobe Photoshop Express

How to convert MRW files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for MRW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MRW to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MRW to 3DF	MRW to 3FR	MRW to ARW	MRW to JPG
MRW to NEF	MRW to PEF	MRW to PNG	MRW to RAF
MRW to RAW	MRW to TIF	MRW to TIFF

How to convert another files to MRW file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to MRW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MRW conversion, you may use the option.

PEF to MRW	NEF to MRW	ARW to MRW	RAF to MRW
DCR to MRW

Can't open a MRW 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.MRW”。

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 MRW extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the MRW 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.