What will I receive?
RAW to PNG
PNG stores the decoded image without additional lossy compression and can preserve compatible transparency. It may be larger and cannot restore detail or transparency absent from the source.
Convert RAW to PNG online
Develop a supported camera RAW photo into an 8-bit sRGB PNG copy for sharing or publishing.
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Select RAW files
From your phone, computer, or drag them here. DNG / CR2 / CR3 / NEF / ARW / RAF / ORF / RW2 · 50.0 MB per file · up to 5
The listed formats are accepted. Each file's structure is validated before conversion.
Conversion limits
What limits apply?
Up to 5 files, 50 MB each. Encrypted files, animations and unsafe content are not accepted. Structural validation may reject a conversion.
Input and output expire automatically after the period shown in the converter. Download your result before then.
Practical guide
Develop a RAW photograph as an 8-bit sRGB PNG
PNG provides a widely usable copy without a second lossy compression pass on Formotra's developed image. It remains an 8-bit interpretation of the digital negative and does not preserve RAW flexibility, metadata or bit depth.
Separate development from preserving the negative
Compatible DNG, CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF and RW2 inputs are supported. The engine applies camera white balance when available and creates an 8-bit sRGB image; it neither replaces a RAW editor nor changes the source file.
Understand what PNG contributes
PNG stores the developed pixels without the adjustable lossy quality used by JPG or WEBP. That can suit retouching and exchange, but files are often large and cannot regain sensor data or dynamic range after development.
Choose the derivative for the next step
When the priority is a lightweight photograph for sharing, RAW to JPG provides adjustable quality. For web publishing with a different size and support balance, compare RAW to WEBP from the same negative.
Keep metadata and editing latitude in RAW
EXIF, XMP, IPTC and GPS coordinates are removed from the output. Keep the RAW and any editor settings outside the temporary job; converting PNG again cannot restore that information.
Frequently asked questions
Which RAW formats can I convert to PNG?
DNG, CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF and RW2 are accepted when their structure and camera are supported by the pinned decoder version.
Does PNG retain all information from RAW?
No. It is an 8-bit sRGB development and does not retain sensor data or the same latitude for exposure, colour and white-balance adjustments.
Are EXIF, XMP, IPTC or GPS retained?
No. Development passes through an ephemeral intermediate image, and the PNG is saved without camera, editing or location metadata.