How to convert RAW to JPEG
- Add your .RAW file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .JPEG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .JPEG file.
What to expect
- The raw is demosaiced and developed to 8-bit, then compressed lossily, so editing latitude and some fine detail are lost.
- JPEG is universally compatible and much smaller than raw.
- Repeated re-saving of the JPEG degrades it further each time.
Frequently asked questions
How good is RAW-to-JPEG quality?
JPEG is lossy 8-bit compression, so the developed raw is squeezed with some quality loss and each further re-save loses a little more. At high quality settings the result still looks good for most photographic use.
Why convert RAW to JPEG?
JPEG is the most widely compatible photo format and produces far smaller files than raw, so it is the standard choice for sharing, printing, and everyday viewing.
Where does a JPEG open?
Every operating system and browser opens JPEG with no extra software - double-click and Windows Photos, macOS Preview, or any browser handles it.
What is lost going from RAW to JPEG?
The raw's wide editing latitude (highlight and white-balance recovery) and higher bit depth are gone once developed to 8-bit JPEG, and lossy compression adds artifacts. Any camera metadata may carry into the JPEG's Exif.
Programs that convert RAW: XnView · Ability Photopaint · Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter
