Convert RAW to ODD — Free Online Converter
Convert Camera RAW Image (.raw) to One Document Does-it-all (.odd) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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Upload your .raw file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
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About RAW to ODD Conversion
RAW files contain unprocessed sensor data from digital cameras in various manufacturer-specific formats. The generic .raw extension may indicate camera RAW from any manufacturer, or raw PCM audio data. ODD (OpenDocument Drawing) is LibreOffice Draw's format for annotated documents. This conversion handles camera RAW images, decoding the sensor data and embedding the processed photograph into a Draw document.
Converting camera RAW to ODD provides a universal path from any camera's sensor output to an annotated document format, regardless of the specific camera manufacturer or RAW variant.
Why Convert RAW to ODD?
Camera RAW files from various manufacturers may use the generic .raw extension, creating confusion about which software can open them. Converting to ODD resolves this compatibility issue while providing annotation capability. The resulting document opens in LibreOffice Draw on any platform.
For mixed-camera archives where .raw files come from multiple manufacturers, ODD conversion produces a uniform annotated document format regardless of the originating camera, simplifying catalog and documentation workflows.
Common Use Cases
- Convert generic .raw camera files into universally accessible annotated documents
- Create documented photo catalogs from mixed-manufacturer RAW archives
- Annotate camera RAW captures with technical notes and subject labels in Draw
- Preserve RAW photography in an open-standard format with annotation capability
How It Works
The conversion auto-detects the RAW variant within the .raw file (examining internal markers for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, and other manufacturers), performs appropriate demosaicing and color correction, and embeds the resulting RGB image into an ODD XML package. If the file is identified as raw PCM audio rather than camera RAW, a different conversion path is used.
Quality & Performance
Image quality depends on the originating camera's sensor resolution and bit depth. The conversion applies manufacturer-appropriate color correction for accurate rendering. The ODD embedding preserves the full demosaiced quality.
Device Compatibility
| Device | RAW | ODD |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Rename .raw files to their correct manufacturer extension (CR2, NEF, ARW) if known, for more predictable conversion results
- 2Use RAW-to-ODD as a batch solution for mixed-manufacturer archives where individual identification is impractical
- 3Add camera model and format notes as annotations to help future archivists identify the source format
- 4Keep original .raw files even after conversion — they contain full sensor data for potential future re-processing
RAW to ODD conversion provides a universal format-bridging path from any camera's sensor output to an annotated open-standard document, resolving compatibility issues with the generic .raw extension.