Convert ARW to WEBP

Convert your ARW images to WEBP format quickly and easily. No registration required, and all conversions are done locally, ensuring your data remains secure and private.

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Click the 'Choose Files' or 'Select Folder' buttons to Choose your ARW files, or drag & drop the files into the dotted area.

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Click the 'Convert' button to start converting your files. Depending on the file size this can take a few seconds.

Download your WEBP files

Click the 'Download' button to download your converted files. If you converted a folder or multiple files, you will be able to download the entire folder as a zip file.

What is the ARW file type?

.ARW files are Sonys proprietary RAW image format used by their Alpha series digital cameras. These files contain uncompressed, unprocessed image data directly from the cameras sensor, preserving maximum quality and detail. While larger than JPEG files, .ARW files offer photographers greater flexibility in post-processing, allowing adjustments to white balance, exposure, and color without quality loss.

What is the WEBP file type?

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that offers superior compression for web graphics. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, providing smaller file sizes compared to JPEG and PNG while maintaining high image quality. WebP images feature transparency like PNG files and can display animations like GIF files. This format helps websites load faster and reduces bandwidth usage.

Why should I use WEBP instead of JPG?

WebP images offer superior compression compared to JPEG, reducing file sizes by 25-35% while maintaining similar visual quality. This smaller file size leads to: • Faster website loading speeds • Reduced bandwidth usage • Better mobile user experience • Improved SEO rankings • Lower hosting storage costs WebP also supports both lossy and lossless compression, plus alpha channel transparency like PNG files. Modern browsers widely support WebP, making it an ideal choice for web optimization. For legacy support, you can provide JPEG fallbacks using the <picture> element, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers.

Does WEBP support transparency?

.WebP images fully support transparency through an alpha channel, similar to PNG files. The format allows both binary (fully transparent or fully opaque) and variable transparency levels (partial opacity). When using lossy compression, WebP maintains high-quality transparency while achieving smaller file sizes compared to PNG. The lossless WebP variant preserves transparency without any quality degradation, making it ideal for logos, icons, and graphics requiring clear backgrounds.

Do I lose quality when converting to WEBP?

Converting from Sony RAW (.arw) to WebP typically results in some quality loss, as WebP is a lossy compression format while ARW contains unprocessed sensor data. However, WebP offers excellent compression efficiency with minimal visible quality degradation at high settings. Key differences: - ARW preserves all original camera sensor data - WebP compresses image data to reduce file size - WebP supports both lossy and lossless compression - Quality loss is generally negligible at high WebP quality settings - File sizes are significantly smaller with WebP - WebP maintains good visual quality for web use For web publishing and general viewing, WebP conversion from ARW provides an excellent balance between quality and file size. For professional editing or archival purposes, maintain the original ARW files.

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