RAW to PNG Converter
Turn RAW files into PNG 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 PNG?
RAW files are huge and need special software, so they can't be shared or posted directly.
PNG keeps every pixel and supports transparency, so nothing is lost and it is accepted by every app and website.
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.
How to convert RAW to PNG
Add your files
Drop your RAW files into the box or tap “select files”. Add as many as you like.
Pick the options
No settings needed: the defaults give the best result.
Convert and download
Press Convert. Download each PNG on its own, or everything at once as a ZIP file.
RAW vs PNG
| RAW | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Camera RAW (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, ORF, RW2, RAF and more) | Portable Network Graphics |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | editing photos in Lightroom or Capture One before exporting | logos, screenshots, graphics with text and anything that needs a transparent background |
| Support | Needs a RAW editor such as Lightroom, Capture One, darktable or the camera maker's own software. | Opens everywhere, including all browsers and design tools. |
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.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics, 1996) is a lossless format that keeps every pixel exactly. It supports full transparency, which makes it the standard for logos, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert RAW to PNG?
Drop your RAW files into the box above (or tap Select files), check the options, then press Convert. Each PNG 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 PNG?
No. PNG is lossless, so the converted image keeps every pixel of the original.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Edge on phones, tablets and computers. Nothing to install.