What Is an ARW File?
The ARWfile extensionstands forSony Alpha Raw, meaning that the file is a Sony raw image.
While Sony’s file key in is more common, an ARW file might instead be an ArtStudio image.
Microsoft Windows' built-in image viewer is one example, as is Sony’s freeImaging Edge Desktopsoftware.
Other graphics software work as well, includingAble RAWer,Adobe Photoshop, andImageMagick.
ArtStudioARW files require that program.
Adobe DNG Converteris a free tool for Windows and Mac that can convert ARW toDNG.
Another method is to use afree file converterlikeARW ViewerorZamzar.
Still Can’t Open It?
The same could be said for AWW files used withAbility Office, orXARfiles created by MS Excel.
FAQ
In Finder, choose the ARW file and then selectInfo.
Alternatively,download Imaging Edge Desktopfrom Sony to preview ARW files on a Mac.
First, check thelist of cameras supported by Adobe Camera Rawto see to it your Sony camera is supported.
Then, see to it you have the current version of Lightroom and install any updates, if necessary.
