Why RAW files need converting
RAW is not a single format — each camera brand uses its own variant: Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Fujifilm RAF, Adobe DNG, and others. These files store unprocessed sensor data plus metadata for white balance, exposure, and color profiles.
Email clients, social platforms, print kiosks, and client review portals expect JPG or PNG. Sending RAW files confuses recipients and often bounces back as unsupported attachments.
Conversion applies default processing — tone curve, white balance, sharpening — to produce a viewable JPG. It is not a substitute for full manual editing, but it delivers a usable image quickly.
Supported RAW formats
The Irreva RAW to JPG converter supports common formats including DNG (Adobe and many phones), CR2 (Canon), NEF (Nikon), ARW (Sony), ORF (Olympus), and RW2 (Panasonic). Support depends on the decoder library bundled in the browser tool.
Proprietary new formats from the latest camera bodies may lag behind decoder updates. If a file fails, check for a firmware export to DNG option on the camera or use the manufacturer's desktop exporter once.
Phone RAW — often DNG from iPhone ProRAW or Android RAW modes — converts the same way as DSLR files.
Conversion workflow
Open RAW to JPG on Irreva. Drag one or more RAW files into the upload area. The tool decodes each file locally — nothing uploads to a server.
Choose output quality. 90–95% preserves detail for prints and portfolios. 80–85% suits web galleries and client previews where file size matters.
Download individual JPGs or a batch zip. Check a few outputs at 100% zoom before delivering a large batch to a client.
- Upload RAW files from your camera or phone
- Select JPG output quality
- Download converted files locally
- Verify exposure and color on sample outputs
RAW to JPG vs full RAW editing
Browser conversion applies sensible defaults. It cannot replace Lightroom adjustments to shadows, HSL, lens corrections, and local edits. Shoot RAW for editing sessions; convert to JPG for delivery.
If the JPG looks flat, the RAW still holds headroom for a proper edit in desktop software. Treat quick conversion as proofing and sharing, not final production for high-end print work.
For web portfolios, blog posts, and social sharing, default conversion quality is usually sufficient.
Convert RAW to JPG free on Irreva
The Irreva RAW to JPG tool decodes camera files in your browser using WebAssembly. Batch convert an entire shoot without a Creative Cloud subscription.
Your photos stay private — no cloud upload, no account. Drop in CR2, NEF, ARW, or DNG files and download shareable JPGs.
Open RAW to JPG, upload your camera files, set quality, and download. Free conversion for photographers who need JPGs fast.