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Upload your .arw file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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What is ARW?

ARW is Sony's proprietary RAW image format used by Alpha series cameras. It contains unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing flexibility in post-production.

Format Details

Full Name
Sony Alpha RAW
Extension
.arw

Key Features

  • Sony cameras
  • Full sensor data
  • Maximum quality
  • Post-production

What is HEIC?

HEIC is Apple's image format used by iPhones and iPads. It offers better compression than JPG while maintaining high quality, but has limited compatibility.

Format Details

Full Name
High Efficiency Image Container
Extension
.heic

Key Features

  • Apple native
  • Better than JPG
  • Small file sizes
  • HDR support

ARW vs HEIC

FeatureARWHEIC
Full NameSony Alpha RAWHigh Efficiency Image Container
Extension.arw.heic
Best ForSony camerasApple native

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can convert up to 5 files per day completely free, with no watermark or registration required.
Most files convert in under 30 seconds. Larger files (over 500MB) may take 1-3 minutes.
No. Our converter uses optimized encoding settings by default to preserve the original quality.
Free users can convert files up to 100MB. Pro users can convert files up to 2GB.
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