RAW to JPG Converter
Turn a camera RAW file (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG and more) into a JPG or PNG, with white balance, size and quality under your control. Runs on our server; files are deleted automatically within about two hours.
Drop your files here
.raw, .cr2, .cr3, .nef, .arw, .dng, .orf, .rw2, .raf, .pef, .srw · up to 200 MB · up to 30 jobs an hour · uploaded to our server and deleted after processing; the result is wiped within about two hours
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How to convert RAW to JPG
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Upload your RAW file
One file at a time, up to 200 MB. The camera model is detected automatically from the file itself.
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Choose format and white balance
JPG or PNG, as-shot / auto / daylight white balance, an optional maximum size, and JPG quality.
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Download the converted photo
The result carries over the original EXIF and GPS data, so the shot date, camera settings and location survive the conversion.
Why a RAW file needs converting at all
A camera RAW file is not a picture yet. It is the sensor's unprocessed data, and every pixel still needs demosaicing, white balance and colour management applied before it looks like a photo. That is why RAW files will not open in a browser, will not attach to most messages, and will not import into software that expects a finished image. This tool runs that development step for you: the sensor data is decoded, white balance is applied, and the result is written out as an ordinary JPG or PNG that opens anywhere.
White balance, explained for this tool specifically
“As shot” uses the white balance your camera recorded at the moment of capture. It is the safest default, since it reflects what you or the camera's auto-mode chose in the field. “Auto” recomputes it from the image content itself, which can rescue a shot where the in-camera setting was clearly wrong. “Daylight” applies a fixed, neutral balance instead of guessing, which is the right choice for a controlled studio setup where the light does not change between shots.
What survives the conversion, and what does not
EXIF and GPS data are read from the original RAW file and written back into the finished JPG or PNG, so camera model, lens, exposure settings, capture date and location tags are not lost in the process. What does not survive, by nature of the format, is the RAW file's full dynamic range and its non-destructive editing headroom. Once converted, you have a normal photo, not a digital negative. Keep the original RAW file if you may want to reprocess the shot later with different settings.
Processed on our server, deleted automatically
RAW development needs real decoding software, not something a browser can do on its own, so the file is processed on PulsarKit's server. The uploaded file is deleted as soon as the job finishes. The result stays downloadable for one hour and is wiped from the server within about two hours, whether or not you download it.
Frequently asked questions
Which camera RAW formats are supported?
CR2 and CR3 (Canon), NEF (Nikon), ARW (Sony), ORF (Olympus), RW2 (Panasonic), RAF (Fujifilm), PEF (Pentax), SRW (Samsung) and the generic DNG format used by several brands and by Adobe's own converters.
Which white balance option should I pick?
As-shot for almost everything, since it is what the camera itself recorded. Try auto if that result looks visibly wrong, for example under mixed lighting. Daylight is for a fixed studio light source where you want every shot processed identically rather than analysed one by one.
Does the converted file keep my GPS location and shooting date?
Yes. EXIF and GPS metadata are copied from the RAW file into the JPG or PNG, so the capture date, camera settings and location tags are preserved unless you strip them afterwards with a metadata tool.
What does “use embedded preview” do?
Most RAW files carry a JPEG preview generated in-camera. Using it is much faster than developing the full sensor data, at the cost of the camera's own, less flexible processing. If no preview is embedded, the tool falls back to full development automatically.
Why is my file rejected as unsupported?
Either the extension does not match one of the supported RAW formats, or the file's internal structure could not be recognised, for example a file renamed to a RAW extension that is not actually RAW data. Confirm it opens in your camera manufacturer's own software first.
How large a RAW file can I upload?
Up to 200 MB, which comfortably covers RAW files from current mirrorless and DSLR cameras, including many medium-format bodies.
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