Convert RAW to JPG Online for Free
Convert common camera RAW files to easy-to-share JPGs without uploading them. ImageNow fully decodes each RAW file and saves it as an 8-bit sRGB JPEG.
or drop images here
RAW files · Up to 100 images · 100 MB each
Conversion runs locally in your browser. Your images are not uploaded.
Transparent areas become white, because JPG has no transparency.
Why convert camera RAW to JPG?
No maker software to install
Open CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF or RW2 without Canon DPP, Nikon NX Studio, Lightroom or a codec pack — the browser decodes the sensor data itself.
A whole shoot in one pass
Add up to 100 RAW files, convert them in one click, and download the JPGs one by one or as a single ZIP.
Unpublished shots stay on your device
Decoding and JPG encoding run in your browser session, so work you have not released yet is never uploaded to ImageNow.
How it works
- Select or drop up to 100 RAW files, each up to 100 MB.
- Click Convert to JPG. Each frame is demosaiced, rendered to 8-bit sRGB.
- Download each JPG, or save the whole batch as one ZIP.
Supported camera RAW formats
ImageNow accepts 3FR, ARW, CR2, CR3, DCR, DNG, ERF, KDC, MEF, MOS, MRW, NEF, NRW, ORF, PEF, RAF, RAW, RW2, RWL, SR2, SRF, SRW, and X3F files. You can add up to 100 files per batch, with a 100 MB limit per file. Support can vary by camera model and proprietary compression version.
Full RAW decoding, not preview extraction
ImageNow decodes the sensor data itself instead of simply extracting the embedded JPEG preview. It demosaics the image, applies the camera white balance and color matrix when available, converts it to 8-bit sRGB, and encodes the result as JPEG at the same fixed high quality. If you need to set exposure, white balance or noise reduction yourself, do that in a RAW editor before converting.
Why the JPG may look different
An in-camera preview or JPEG may use the manufacturer's picture style, tone curve, sharpening, noise reduction, lens correction, and crop settings. ImageNow makes a neutral conversion instead, so color, brightness, framing, and detail may differ. EXIF and other RAW metadata are not copied to the JPG. Images over 16,384 pixels on either side or 40 million pixels in total cannot be processed, and browser memory can impose a lower practical limit.
From tens of megabytes to a shareable file
A single RAW frame is commonly 20-80 MB because it holds the full sensor readout. The JPG that comes out is typically a small fraction of that, which is what makes it sendable by email, uploadable to a client gallery and openable on a phone. Keep the RAW file: it is the only copy with the latitude to recover highlights and shadows later.
Frequently asked questions
Which camera RAW files can I convert?
The accepted extensions cover common files from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Hasselblad, Sigma, and DNG-capable cameras. A particular new camera model or proprietary compressed RAW variant may still fail to decode.
Can I adjust exposure, white balance, or color before converting?
No. ImageNow performs one automatic conversion using the camera white balance and color matrix when available. The JPG is an 8-bit rendered image and does not retain the sensor data, RAW editing latitude, or source metadata.
Does the converter use the embedded RAW preview?
No. It decodes the actual RAW image data rather than exporting the small JPEG preview embedded in the file. The result can still differ from the camera preview because manufacturer-specific processing is not reproduced.
What are the batch, size, and memory limits?
You can convert up to 100 files at once and download completed JPGs individually or in a ZIP. Each source file must be 100 MB or smaller, and each decoded image is limited to 16,384 pixels per side and 40 million pixels total. RAW decoding uses substantial CPU and memory, so very large files may be slow or fail if the browser runs out of memory.
How much smaller is the JPG than the RAW?
Usually several times smaller — a 40 MB frame often lands in the low single-digit megabytes. The exact size depends on the resolution of your camera and how much detail is in the picture.
Why do the colours differ from my camera screen?
The preview on the camera is rendered with the maker's picture style. ImageNow applies the white balance and colour matrix recorded in the file, but not the manufacturer's tone curve, so contrast and saturation can look flatter than the JPEG the camera would have produced.
Are my RAW files uploaded to a server?
No. The selected RAW files are decoded and converted in your browser, and the resulting JPG files and ZIP archive are created on your device.