How to convert ARW to TIF
- Add your .ARW file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TIF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TIF file.
What to expect
- Always export at 16-bit depth - an 8-bit TIFF loses half the tonal range the raw file carries, which matters for print and further editing.
- A 16-bit uncompressed TIFF from a 24 MP sensor can reach 140 MB; enabling LZW compression in the export dialog shrinks it by roughly a third with no quality loss.
- Keep the original
.arw- a TIFF stores the processed result and cannot be re-developed from scratch the way the raw file can.
Frequently asked questions
Does the TIFF keep the same quality as the ARW?
A 16-bit TIFF captures the full processed result with no compression loss, but it cannot retain the raw headroom - the ability to recover blown highlights or deep shadows that the
.arw preserves for future re-processing.Can I batch-convert ARW files to TIFF?
Yes - darktable and RawTherapee both support batch export via their queue systems; Sony Imaging Edge Desktop also handles batch jobs from its Viewer module.
Is TIFF or DNG better for archiving Sony raws?
DNG keeps the unprocessed sensor data so you can re-develop the image later; TIFF stores the already-processed result - choose DNG if long-term raw archiving is the goal.
Why is my exported TIFF so large?
A 16-bit uncompressed TIFF for a modern Sony sensor can reach 100-300 MB per file; enable LZW compression in the export dialog to reduce the size by roughly a third without any quality loss.
