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    • File extension .ARW
    • Dateiendung .ARW
    • .ARWファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .ARW
    • Extension de archivo .ARW
    • Estensione del file .ARW

How to open file with .ARW extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .ARW file? Do you want to convert a .ARW file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .ARW

Full Name Developer Category
Sony Digital Camera RAW Image Format Sony Camera Raw Files
.ARW

ARW is a file extension associated with Sony Digital Camera Image files. These files are image files that have been captured and saved by Sony digital cameras. The images are usually high-resolution and produce quality prints when printed on photo paper. The ARW (Sony Digital Camera Image) format is a proprietary RAW format from Sony Corporation, and it is best known for its high-quality images.

The .ARW format can be opened with a variety of software applications, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and ACDSee. Additionally, there are several free viewers available on the internet that can be used to view and edit ARW files, such as FreeRSC Viewer. ARW files can be converted to JPG or TIFF formats if the user wishes to do so. Similar file extensions include CR2,.CR3,.NEF,.NRW and .ORF.

Technical Details

ARW image files are created using a Bayer pattern filter array with each pixel stored on 12 or 14 bits per channel in a compressed form using the TIFF 6.0 specification. A bit depth of 12 bits per channel provides 4,096 shades of color per channel for each pixel while 14 bits per channel provides 16,384 shades of color per channel for each pixel.

Advantages

Due to the variety of colors that can be accommodated within the ARW file type, these files are great for capturing details in areas that require precise colors or intense contrast. For example, if you wanted to accurately capture an overcast sky or a colorful sunset, an ARW file is great for doing this. Additionally, an ARW file provides more flexibility to the user than other image formats when editing in photo editing software applications due to its ability to store more data.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
  • PaintShop Pro PaintShop Pro
  • Canvas Canvas
  • ACDSee ACDSee
  • RAW Driver RAW Driver
  • Sony Image Data Converter SR Sony Image Data Converter SR
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
  • Zoner Photo Studio Zoner Photo Studio
  • ACDSee Photo Manager ACDSee Photo Manager
  • XnView XnView
  • Adobe DNG Converter Adobe DNG Converter
  • Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw
Programs for MAC system
  • Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
  • ColorStrokes ColorStrokes
Programs for LINUX system
  • darktable darktable

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ARW) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .ARW extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .ARW file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .ARW extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .ARW extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ARW file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ARW file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .ARW file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ARW file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .ARW file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .ARW file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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Conversion of a ARW file

  • ARW to NEF
  • ARW to 3FR
  • ARW to CR2
  • ARW to DNG
  • ARW to JPEG
  • ARW to JPG
  • ARW to KDC
  • ARW to MEF
  • ARW to NRW
  • ARW to ORF
  • ARW to RW2
  • ARW to VIFF
  • ARW to MRW
  • ARW to MVG
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