How do I convert RAW to PNG?

Upload your RAW file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting RAW to PNG lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

RAW or PNG: which should I use?

Use RAW for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.

RAW is a RAW extension used by some Panasonic, Leica and other compact cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.

Can I convert RAW to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?

Yes. The RAW file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.

Is the RAW to PNG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert RAW to PNG — Free Online RAW Converter

Convert RAW to PNG online at full resolution. Open camera RAW files without Photoshop or Lightroom; preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert RAW to PNG?

PNG is supported far more widely than RAW, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
PNG is made for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.
No Photoshop or Lightroom needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use PNG.

What to expect when converting RAW to PNG

The RAW file is developed at full resolution with your camera’s white balance. Keep the original RAW to re-edit exposure later.
Your original RAW file isn’t changed: you download a new PNG copy.

RAW vs PNG

Feature	RAW	PNG
Full name	Camera RAW	Portable Network Graphics
Origin	Written by digital cameras	Published as a W3C standard in 1996
Compression	Unprocessed sensor data	Lossless
Transparency	No	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	No
Colour	12 to 16 bits per channel from the sensor	Up to 16 bits per channel
Where it opens	RAW editors such as Lightroom; not browsers or most apps	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors
Best for	adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs
Main drawback	very large files that most apps can’t open	large files for photographs

In short: choose RAW for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.

Archiving old .raw camera files as PNG

If you're clearing out a drive of 2000s Panasonic or Leica compact photos saved as .raw, the question is what to keep them as. PNG is a lossless choice: every pixel of the developed picture is stored exactly, the file opens in practically any image app, and re-saving it later loses nothing.

Two other options are worth weighing. A JPG is several times smaller and fine for viewing and sharing; the .raw to JPG page makes those. TIFF, selectable under Output format in Settings, is lossless as well and is the format many print services request. Whichever you pick, hang on to the .raw originals: the converted file has 8 bits per channel and a fixed development, while the RAW can be developed again with better software in future.

For a large archive, batch mode converts up to 60 files at a time on Premium and 200 on Pro, delivered as one ZIP in which each entry is numbered and keeps its original name. To share a selection with family, arrange favorites in a collage or put them in a PDF album.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert RAW to PNG?: Upload your RAW file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting RAW to PNG lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
RAW or PNG: which should I use?: Use RAW for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.
What is a RAW file?: RAW is a RAW extension used by some Panasonic, Leica and other compact cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.
Can I convert RAW to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?: Yes. The RAW file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.
Is the RAW to PNG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with RAW to PNG

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert camera RAW photos to PNG online
Turn raw sensor data into shareable PNGs
Preserve detail with lossless PNG output
Batch-convert a folder of raw files
View and edit converted RAW photos in supported apps

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Settings reference

Available controls for RAW to PNG.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).