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What is a ARW file?
ARW stands for Sony Alpha Raw and is a raw image format used by Sony digital cameras. It contains unprocessed data straight from the camera's sensor, allowing for greater flexibility during editing compared to compressed formats like JPG.
Photographers prefer ARW for professional editing, as it retains more detail, color data, and dynamic range. However, ARW files are much larger and not universally supported by all image software.
How to open ARW files
To open ARW files, you can use Sony’s own software like Imaging Edge, or professional tools such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Free alternatives include RawTherapee and darktable.
For quick viewing or converting to a more accessible format, online services like AnyConv are convenient and efficient.
Key facts about ARW
- Full name: Sony Alpha Raw
- Extension: .arw
- MIME type: image/x-sony-arw
- Developed by: Sony
- Initial release: 2006
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What is a JPG file?
JPG (or JPEG) stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, the team that created the standard back in the early 1990s. It’s one of the most common image formats in the world, known for compressing digital photos while retaining acceptable quality.
JPG uses lossy compression, which means some image data is discarded during saving. This makes JPG files smaller, ideal for web use, email, and social sharing - but less ideal for images that require fine detail or multiple edits.
How to open JPG files
JPG files can be opened on virtually any device - Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux - using default apps like Photos, Preview, or third-party software such as Photoshop and GIMP. Even web browsers can display JPGs natively.
This universal support makes JPG the go-to format for photography, online graphics, and digital documents.
Key facts about JPG
- Full name: Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Extension: .jpg, .jpeg
- MIME type: image/jpeg
- Developed by: JPEG Group
- Initial release: 1992
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an ARW file and why do I need to convert it?ARW stands for Sony Alpha Raw, a file format used in Sony digital cameras. It contains unprocessed image data straight from the sensor. While great for editing, ARW files can’t be opened easily without special software - that’s why converting to JPG is the quickest way to view or share them.
- Why does my JPG look different from what I saw on my Sony camera?Your Sony camera shows a preview with built-in processing - it adds contrast, saturation, and sharpening based on your settings (like Creative Style). The ARW file itself doesn’t include those tweaks. So when you convert it, the JPG may look flatter or softer than expected. That’s completely normal.
- Does converting ARW to JPG lower the image quality?A little. JPG uses lossy compression, so some fine detail is removed to keep the file size small. But for general use - social media, printing, or online galleries - the quality is still very good and more than enough.
- Can I convert many ARW files at once?Yes! Our converter supports batch conversion, so you can upload multiple ARW files and get JPGs for each in one go. Ideal for handling full photo sessions efficiently.
- Should I edit the ARW before converting to JPG?If you want the best results - yes. ARW files give you a lot of editing flexibility (white balance, exposure, shadows). Editing before conversion lets you enhance the image before creating the final JPG. But if you just need a quick preview version, converting directly is totally fine.
- How big are ARW files compared to JPGs?ARW files are typically 20–50 MB, depending on your camera and settings. After conversion, the resulting JPGs are usually 3 to 10 times smaller, making them easier to store, send, or upload.
- Which Sony cameras use ARW files?Most Sony Alpha and Cyber-shot models use the ARW format - including popular lines like A6000, A7, A9, RX100, and many others. If your camera is from Sony and shoots in RAW, chances are it produces ARW files.