Opening RAW files
Did your computer fail to open a RAW file? We explain what RAW files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your RAW files.
What is a RAW file?
Files that contain the .raw file extension contain 24-bit RGB graphics files. These image files are uncompressed files that contain raw image data.
RAW files are commonly created by digital cameras, allowing the user to edit the image once they transfer the file from the camera to their PC. The file that is migrated to the PC contains the image exactly as it was captured by the camera, without loss of quality and without compression.
The .raw file extension may also be given to RAW audio files. These files contain unprocessed audio files that can be modified and edited on a computer.
Software that will open, convert or fix RAW files
Windows
Free File ViewerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with RAW files.
IrfanViewVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with RAW files.
WavePad Sound EditorUser SubmittedNot yet verified by file.org
Pixillion Image ConverterUser SubmittedNot yet verified by file.org
WavePad Audio-EditorUser SubmittedNot yet verified by file.org
Try a universal file viewer
In addition to the products listed above, I would suggest that you try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and very likely yours too! Download Free File Viewer.
