RAW File

Category: Camera Raw Files

What is a RAW file?

A RAW file stores an unadulterated image that has not been subjected to any editing yet. These files are lossless and store a lot of details. It lets the users use any software to manage its white balance, saturation, exposure, and much more after shooting the image. Most major camera OEMs such as Leica, RED, Kodak, and others support shooting in RAW format.
Unlike JPEG or other lossy formats, these files do not lose out on details while compressing them and most users prefer them so as they take up a lot of space when uncompressed. a RAW file generally contains a short header, metadata about the sensor and the image, a preview, and other relevant data.

How to Open RAW Files

File Viewer Plus

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Corel PaintShop Pro

ACD Systems ACDSee Photo Studio

ACD Systems Canvas

RawTherapee

Microsoft Photos

GIMP

Apple Preview

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Elements

GIMP

MacPhun ColorStrokes

WidsMob PhotoVault

RawTherapee

digiKam

UFRaw

GIMP

How to Make RAW Files

Below are some software programs that can open RAW files. Download one to open your file now.