Camera RAW files (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG, ORF) are the unprocessed sensor data from professional cameras. Converting RAW to PNG creates a lossless, universally compatible image that preserves maximum quality without requiring Lightroom or Photoshop.
Why Convert RAW to PNG?
- PNG is lossless — no quality is added or removed during conversion
- PNG is universally compatible with all devices, apps, and web browsers
- PNG supports transparency (useful for extracted subjects)
- PNG is better for images that will be edited further
- Useful as an intermediate step before converting to WebP for web use
Common Camera RAW Formats
| Camera Brand | RAW Format |
|---|---|
| Canon | .CR2, .CR3 |
| Nikon | .NEF |
| Sony | .ARW |
| Adobe | .DNG |
| Olympus/OM | .ORF |
| Fujifilm | .RAF |
How to Convert RAW to PNG Online Free
Upload your RAW file to imgresizr.com. The tool processes the RAW data and applies standard colour and exposure adjustments. Select PNG as the output format for lossless quality. If you need further image processing (exposure, colour grading), do this in imgresizr.com's editing tools before exporting. Download your PNG file.
RAW to PNG vs RAW to JPG
- RAW → PNG: Lossless quality, larger files, better for further editing
- RAW → JPG: Smaller files, slight quality loss, better for immediate sharing
- For web use, follow up with imgresizr.com's compress tool to optimise the PNG
Convert RAW camera files to PNG for free at imgresizr.com — no Lightroom, no Photoshop, works in any browser.