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How to Convert RAW Photos (CR2, NEF, ARW) to JPG

By Ismail Sab Ajnalkar5 min read

To convert a RAW photo to JPG, drop it into a browser-based decoder like RAW to JPG — it processes the sensor data on your device and exports a standard JPG, with nothing uploaded. It supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Adobe DNG files.

What is a RAW file?

A RAW file is the unprocessed data straight off your camera's sensor (CR2/CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF, RW2…). It holds maximum detail for editing, but it's large and most apps and websites can't display it — so you convert to JPG to share, print, or upload.

Convert without uploading your shots

Photos are personal, and RAW files are big — uploading them to a server is slow and exposes your work. File Transmute decodes RAW in your browser with a WebAssembly engine, so the image never leaves your device. If a specific sensor can't be fully decoded, it falls back to the camera's embedded high-resolution preview so you still get a usable JPG.

How to convert RAW to JPG

A note on quality

This is a fast convert using the camera's white balance — great for sharing and previews. If you want to grade exposure and color from the full RAW data, edit in a dedicated RAW editor first, then export. For getting a viewable JPG quickly and privately, an in-browser convert is ideal.

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