How to convert RAW to JP2
- Add your .RAW file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .JP2 in a few seconds.
- Download your new .JP2 file.
What to expect
- The raw is demosaiced and developed; JP2 can then store it losslessly or with lossy wavelet compression.
- JP2 viewer and browser support is limited, so JPEG or PNG is easier for everyday sharing.
- Raw editing latitude such as white balance is baked in during development.
Frequently asked questions
What quality can RAW to JP2 preserve?
JPEG 2000 supports both lossless and high-quality lossy wavelet compression, so it can preserve a developed raw well, including higher bit depth than JPEG. The raw is still demosaiced and developed first.
Why convert RAW to JP2?
JP2 is used for archival and high-quality imaging where wavelet compression and optional losslessness are valued, making it a compact way to store a developed raw with strong fidelity.
Where does a JP2 open?
Preview opens JP2 on macOS, and IrfanView (with its JPEG 2000 plugin) or XnView MP open it on Windows. Among browsers only Safari displays JP2, so support is narrower than JPEG or PNG.
Is anything lost compared with the raw?
The raw's non-destructive editing latitude is fixed once developed. If a lossy JP2 setting is used, wavelet compression also discards some detail; a lossless setting avoids that at the cost of size.
Programs that convert RAW: XnView · ACDSee Photo Manager · Adobe Photoshop · Blender · FastStone Image Viewer · Adobe Photoshop for Mac · Blender for Mac · Blender for Linux
