Convert RAW to PNG
Convert your RAW images to PNG format quickly and easily. No registration required, and all conversions are done locally, ensuring your data remains secure and private.
Drag in your RAW files
Click the dotted area to choose your RAW files, or drag and drop them there.
Start Converting
Start conversion with the button above. Larger files may take longer to process.
Download your PNG 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 RAW files are supported?
We support all common RAW file formats including 3FR, ARW, CR2, CR3, CRW, DCR, DNG, ERF, FFF, MRW, NEF, NRW, ORF, PEF, RAF, RAW by manufacturers like Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, and more.
What is the RAW file type?
A .raw file contains unprocessed, uncompressed image data directly from a digital camera's sensor. Unlike JPEG or PNG formats, RAW files preserve all original image information, allowing photographers maximum control over post-processing adjustments like white balance, exposure, and color. These files are typically larger and require specific software for viewing and editing, but offer superior image quality and flexibility.
What is the PNG file type?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) files are lossless image files that support transparency and millions of colors. Created in 1996 as an alternative to GIF, PNGs excel at displaying sharp graphics, logos, and text-heavy images. They maintain crisp edges and vibrant colors without quality loss during compression. While larger in file size than JPEGs, PNGs are ideal for web graphics requiring transparency or precise detail preservation.
Why should I use PNG instead of JPG?
PNG output is useful when you need transparency or want to keep the decoded pixels without further compression loss, such as for graphics, screenshots, or files you will edit again. The tradeoff is size: photographs saved as PNG are often much larger than JPG. For sharing photos where size matters, JPG may be the more practical choice.
Does PNG support transparency?
PNG files fully support transparency through an alpha channel, allowing both fully transparent and semi-transparent pixels. This makes PNG ideal for logos, icons, and images that need to blend seamlessly with different backgrounds. Unlike JPEG, PNG's lossless compression preserves sharp edges and transparency without quality degradation, though file sizes may be larger. The format supports both binary transparency (fully visible or invisible pixels) and variable transparency levels (partial opacity).
Do I lose quality when converting to PNG?
PNG encoding is lossless for the decoded pixels, so Framebird adds no compression loss when saving. However, the PNG is a rendered image, not an editable RAW original, so you lose the flexibility of the RAW file for later editing. It also cannot restore detail missing from the decoded source, and source metadata is not copied. Keep your original RAW file.
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Share your PNG files
The converter is a free browser tool. To organize Media in Galleries and share them with clients, create a free Framebird account with 2 GB of storage, then upload your converted files to a Gallery.
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