.raw file extension

.raw

Raw Binary Image File. A file preserving digital information storing it in the same way it was stored in memory or capture device with little or no decoding or conversion. Some digital cameras produce .raw files (but most will convert from its internal raw format to a more common image format.)

For more information see:

www.cyanwerks.com/file-format-raw.html - Raw File Format information.
www.pcigeomatics.com/cgi-bin/pcihlp/GDB|Supported+File+Formats|Raw+Binary+Image+Format+(RAW) - Raw Binary image format
www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/u-raw-files.shtml - Understanding RAW files.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=D48E808E-B10D-4CE4-A141-5866FD4A3286&displaylang=en - Microsoft's RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer, allows viewing and printing of photos in .raw format from supported Canon and Nikon digital cameras.

Download Filestar to convert .raw files. Filestar is an universal file converter for Windows that supports over 600 different file types.

Can you add to this? Do you know of any applications not already listed which will work with .raw files, view .raw files or open .raw files? Are you able to contribute any additional reference information or file format information about .raw files or have you spotted any errors or omissions? If so please let us know by emailing us at feedback@cryer.co.uk - Thank you.