RAW File

What are RAW files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a RAW file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your RAW files.

What is a RAW file?

RAW files have multiple uses, and Camera RAW Image is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Camera RAW Image

RAW files are photos captured by digital cameras. The photos are uncompressed and unaltered - no processing has been done on the image as it is saved exactly as the camera lens sees it.

RAW images have the largest amount of detail, which is why photographers prefer to use this format. They have maximum detail to work with when post-processing the images, and RAW can easily be edited and converted to other more common image formats.

How to open RAW files

We have identified six RAW openers that are compatible with this specific type of RAW file.

Programs that open Camera RAW Image files

Last updated: September 27, 2023

All known file formats using extension .RAW

While Camera RAW Image is a popular type of RAW-file, we know of 9 different uses of the .RAW file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

CT Raw Disk Image

We know that one RAW format is CT Raw Disk Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different RAW openers which you will find listed below.

DCTV Raw Bitmap

We know that one RAW format is DCTV Raw Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Helios Raw Disk Image

We know that one RAW format is Helios Raw Disk Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ImageKnife Raw Bitmap

We know that one RAW format is ImageKnife Raw Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

KryoFlux Raw Stream

We know that one RAW format is KryoFlux Raw Stream. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PlayStation Pocket Memory Card

We know that one RAW format is PlayStation Pocket Memory Card. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TkImg RAW Bitmap

We know that one RAW format is TkImg RAW Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

XL-Paint MAX Bitmap

We know that one RAW format is XL-Paint MAX Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of RAW files. Remember, different programs may use RAW files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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