To convert RAW to GIF, select or drop your .raw picture above, check that GIF is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a RAW file?
RAW – Camera RAW photo. RAW is a generic extension several camera makers use for the data straight from the sensor. The layout differs from maker to maker, so a program has to know the camera to turn the file into a picture.
RAW Converter →What is a GIF file?
GIF – GIF image. GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics. A GIF picture has at most 256 colors, so photographs look grainy in it.
GIF Converter →How to convert RAW to GIF
- Click Select File, or drop your .raw files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that GIF is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
RAW vs GIF: how they compare
| RAW | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None, lossless or lossy, by camera | Lossless (LZW), 256 colors |
| Transparency | No | On or off |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Created by | — | CompuServe, 1987 |
| Best for | Editing photos with the most room to adjust | Short animations and simple graphics |
Good to know
- A GIF has at most 256 colors, so photographs can look grainy and files can come out larger than the original.
- RAW files are developed on our server with the camera's own white balance, then saved as GIF. Expect a good-looking picture, not a replacement for your RAW editor.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting RAW to GIF free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my RAW pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because a browser can't develop camera RAW files. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the RAW file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the GIF?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for RAW to GIF are shown.
Can I convert several RAW files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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