IO DeveloperWhat is an ARW file?
ARW file is created by Sony digital camera, also known as Sony's RAW file format, ARW format designed by Sony, the file extension is .arw (.ARW).
ARW files are not only store image data, but also camera sensor information, metadata such as EXIF (lenses, focal lengths, shutter speeds, apertures, ISOs).
The data stored in the CR2 file is uncompressed or lossless compressed data, so the file size is large and the data can be stored with high quality.
How to open an ARW file on Windows?
Many apps supports open and edit ARW file on Windows (including free or paid apps). You can try to download Raw Image Extension from Microsoft Store, it is not app, after install you can view ARW file or other extension same as JPEG or PNG on Windows, not only ARW, but also supports many type of extension such as CRW, CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF, PEF, MEF, etc.
If you want to convert multiple ARW files to JPEG or PNG for other purpose such as sharing or emailing, you can download ARW to - Image Converter from Microsoft Store. This app convert ARW file to JPG, also convert SRF to JPG or convert SR2 to JPG, all process works locally on your computer, it do not upload your file to server so your files will be safe.
