RAW to JPG Converter (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG)
BetaConvert RAW to JPG without installing Lightroom: CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF and other camera files become shareable JPGs in your browser. Fast mode pulls out the full-size preview your camera already rendered, in seconds; Full decode develops the sensor data itself. This tool is in Beta, and your photos are never uploaded.
- Runs on your device
- WASM codecs
- Canvas · GPU
- Works offline
Updated
This tool is in beta: it works, but it is heavy for some devices and results may need a second look.
Drop your images here
How to convert RAW to JPG
Step 1: Drop your RAW files on the box above (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF, RW2, PEF or SRW).
Step 2: Choose Method: Fast for the camera’s own look in seconds, or Full decode to develop the sensor data.
Step 3: Keep Save as on JPG at 92% quality, or pick PNG for a lossless copy.
Step 4: Press Convert and download the JPGs or a ZIP.
Good to know
Settings explained
- Method
- Fast: Extract the camera’s embedded JPEG
- Full decode: Demosaic the sensor data (slow)
- Keep metadata (EXIF)
- Off removes camera details, dates and GPS location — safer when sharing. On keeps them.
Formats
Batch-friendly: add many files and they are processed one after another — if one fails, the rest still finish.
How it runs
- WebAssembly codecs
- Images are encoded with Squoosh-grade codecs (MozJPEG, WebP, AVIF, OxiPNG, JPEG XL). Each codec loads only when you use it.
- GPU canvas
- Pixels are drawn and composited with the GPU-accelerated canvas.
Fast or Full decode: which method should I use?
Use Fast for nearly everything. Almost every RAW file carries a JPEG preview that the camera rendered with its own colour settings, often at full resolution, and extracting it takes seconds. Full decode starts from the raw sensor data with neutral processing; it is slower and memory-hungry, and useful when the preview is small or you want an unprocessed starting point.
| Fast (default) | Full decode | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | The JPEG preview embedded by the camera | The sensor data, developed with LibRaw |
| Look | Like the camera’s own JPEG (its picture style) | Neutral: camera white balance, standard sRGB colour |
| Speed | Seconds | Much slower; large files need a lot of memory |
| Resolution | As large as the camera stored it: full size on many models, smaller on some | Full sensor resolution |
| When it switches | Develops the sensor data if the preview is under 1000 px | Falls back to the preview if decoding fails |
What is a RAW file?
A RAW file is the unprocessed data from a camera sensor, saved before the camera applies white balance, sharpening and JPEG compression. Photographers shoot RAW to keep the most room for editing exposure and colour later. Each manufacturer has its own format, and most also embed a ready-made JPEG preview so the camera screen can show the photo instantly.
| Extension | Made by |
|---|---|
| CR2, CR3 | Canon (CR3 on newer models) |
| NEF | Nikon |
| ARW | Sony |
| DNG | Adobe’s open format: iPhone ProRAW, many Android phones, Leica, Pentax and others |
| RAF | Fujifilm |
| ORF | Olympus and OM System |
| RW2 | Panasonic |
| PEF | Pentax |
| SRW | Samsung |
Is CR2 a RAW file?
Yes. CR2 is Canon’s RAW format, used by its DSLRs for many years; newer Canon cameras write CR3. CR2 to JPG and CR3 to JPG both work here: Fast mode works on any file with an embedded preview, while the full decode of very new camera models may not be supported yet, in which case the converter falls back to the preview.
What is a DNG file on iPhone?
On iPhone Pro models, turning on Apple ProRAW saves photos as DNG, Adobe’s documented RAW format. They hold far more data than HEIC or JPG photos and many apps and websites will not accept them. For DNG to JPG, drop the files here: Fast mode gives you the processed photo as a JPG, and Full decode develops the raw data if you prefer a neutral starting point.
How to open RAW files on Windows or Mac
Viewing and converting are separate questions. These are the built-in options; the converter above works in any current browser without them.
Windows 10 and 11
The Photos app opens many RAW formats after you install Microsoft’s Raw Image Extension from the Microsoft Store. To get JPGs for sharing, convert them here.
Mac
Photos and Preview open RAW files from cameras Apple supports. For cameras newer than your macOS version, or for a quick batch of JPGs, use this page.
Why this tool is in Beta
RAW files are large and every brand varies its format with each camera generation. Fast mode is reliable on most files because it only extracts a JPEG. Full decode turns the page into a complete RAW converter, running LibRaw compiled to WebAssembly in your browser, which needs a lot of memory for high-resolution sensors and may not support the newest models. On phones, prefer Fast mode and convert a few files at a time.
Tips & troubleshooting
Sharing straight from a shoot? Fast mode plus Keep metadata (EXIF) off gives clean JPGs without camera serial numbers or GPS.
JPGs still too big for email? Run them through the image compressor or set an exact size with Compress Image to KB.
Want to see what a RAW file records before converting? Open it in the EXIF viewer.
Need smaller dimensions as well? Resize the JPGs with the image resizer.
RAW to JPG Converter FAQ
How do I convert RAW to JPG without Lightroom?
Open this page, drop the RAW files, keep the Fast method and press Convert. You get JPGs in seconds with nothing to install and nothing uploaded.
What is a RAW file?
The unprocessed sensor data from a camera, saved before white balance, sharpening and compression. Each brand has its own format, such as CR2, NEF, ARW or DNG.
Is CR2 a RAW file?
Yes, CR2 is Canon’s RAW format; newer Canon cameras use CR3. Both are accepted here.
What is a DNG file on iPhone?
A ProRAW photo. iPhone Pro models save DNG files when Apple ProRAW is on. Convert them here to get JPGs that any app accepts.
Fast or Full decode?
Fast takes seconds and looks like the camera’s own JPEG. Full decode starts from the sensor data with neutral processing and takes longer.
Are my RAW photos uploaded?
No. Extraction and decoding run in your browser, so even large RAW files never leave your device.