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RAW to AVIF Converter
Turn RAW files into AVIF in seconds. Everything happens on your device: nothing is uploaded, and there's no limit.
Your images are processed in this browser tab and never uploaded.
Why convert RAW to AVIF?
RAW files are huge and need special software, so they can't be shared or posted directly.
AVIF gives the smallest files of any image format, ideal for fast websites.
What to expect
- We use the full-size preview your camera stores inside the RAW file, so you get the colours you saw on the camera. For exposure or white-balance edits, use a RAW editor first.
- AVIF is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. At the default quality (90%) the difference is very hard to see; you can change it before converting.
- AVIF encoding takes a few seconds per large photo because it compresses much harder than other formats.
How to convert RAW to AVIF
Add your files
Drop your RAW files into the box or tap “select files”. Add as many as you like.
Pick the options
Set the quality. AVIF stays sharp even at 60–75%, with very small files.
Convert and download
Press Convert. Download each AVIF on its own, or everything at once as a ZIP file.
RAW vs AVIF
| RAW | AVIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Camera RAW (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, ORF, RW2, RAF and more) | AV1 Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | editing photos in Lightroom or Capture One before exporting | the fastest-loading website images |
| Support | Needs a RAW editor such as Lightroom, Capture One, darktable or the camera maker's own software. | Current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari show AVIF. Many desktop apps and older devices don't yet. |
About the formats
RAW (Camera RAW (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, ORF, RW2, RAF and more)) is the unprocessed sensor data saved by DSLR and mirrorless cameras. RAW files are great for editing but large, brand-specific and impossible to share as-is. Every camera stores a ready-made preview inside its RAW files, usually at full resolution. This converter uses that preview, so colours match what you saw on the camera's screen.
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format, 2019) is the newest major image format, based on the AV1 video codec. It usually produces the smallest files of all, often half the size of JPG, with transparency and HDR support.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert RAW to AVIF?
Drop your RAW files into the box above (or tap Select files), check the options, then press Convert. Each AVIF downloads on its own, or you can download them all as one ZIP file.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser on your own device. Your RAW files are never sent to a server, so they stay private, and it works even on a slow connection once the page has loaded.
Is there a limit on how many RAW files I can convert?
No. Convert as many as you like, for free, without signing up. Very large batches are processed one after another so your browser stays responsive.
Which RAW formats are supported?
Canon (CR2, CR3), Nikon (NEF, NRW), Sony (ARW), Adobe DNG, Olympus (ORF), Panasonic (RW2), Fujifilm (RAF), Pentax (PEF), Samsung (SRW) and most others, because they all store a preview image we can read.
Will I lose quality converting to AVIF?
AVIF uses lossy compression, but at the default 90% quality the difference is practically invisible. Move the Quality slider up for the highest fidelity or down for smaller files.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Edge on phones, tablets and computers. Nothing to install.