Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .raw file [ add info ]
RAW files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing RAW file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with RAW extension. However, it should be remembered that RAW file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Digital Camera Photo RAW Image Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning RAW files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with RAW extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.raw file extension
Category: Graphic Files
OS | Software |
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 ACDSee Photo Manager 12 ACD Systems Canvas 12 Google Picasa |
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Google Picasa |
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Google Picasa |
.raw file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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Adobe Audition 3 FMJ-Software Awave Audio NCH Switch NCH WavePad Wavosaur |
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BIAS Peak NCH Switch NCH WavePad |
If RAW file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a RAW file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open RAW file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing RAW in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit RAW format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.