Sorts of RAW Files

Principal RAW Type

.RAW

Formatting:	.raw
Classification:	Raw Image Data File

The RAW file extension is for files of images created by various digital cameras like Panasonic, Leica, and Casio cameras. RAW extension comprises uncompressed, raw image data which can be adjusted for exposure and white balance using software that supports the format. RAW files are used for storing unaltered image data as captured by a digital camera's CCD.

Author:	Unknown Developer
Division:	Camera Raw Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.raw

Software Programs That Open The Raw Image Data File:

MacPhun ColorStrokes by Macphun

Mac

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

Microsoft Windows Photos by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Google Picasa by Google

Windows

Mac

digiKam by KDE

Windows

Linux

Mac OS X

RawTherapee by RawTherapee Development Team

Windows

Linux

FreeBSD

OS X El Capitan

UFRaw by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

OS X El Capitan

Additional RAW Files

.RAW

Formatting:	.raw
Classification:	Dolphin Wii And Gamecube Emulator Game

Dolphin is an open source emulator program for Nintendo Wii and GameCube games on the Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX operating systems. Dolphin was considered the first GameCube emulator to successfully run commercial games. It uses the RAW file type as a save file for Wii and Gamecube Memory Card files.

Author:	Dolphin Emulator Project
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Dolphin Wii And Gamecube Emulator Game Files:

Dolphin (emulator) by Dolphin Emulator Project

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.RAW

Formatting:	.raw
Classification:	RAW Audio Format

A raw audio file that comprises sound in different codec but is usually used for Uncompressed PCM audio data file which contains raw audio data stored in a binary format. It is infrequently used excepting for technical tests.

Author:	Various Developers
Division:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open RAW Audio Format Files:

Adobe Audition by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Audacity by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

NCH Switch by NCH Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

NCH WavePad by NCH Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.RAW

Formatting:	.raw
Classification:	Adobe Photoshop RAW File

Adobe Photoshop RAW file extension is associated with the Adobe Photoshop a picture image and digital photo editing tool for many operating systems.This raw file supplies picture image or photo in TIFF without file header (with no information on the size of the image, pixel place, and order but only the pixel data).The Photoshop RAW format is used with medical devices as the file should be read (the header) is located in the machine, so, no header is required in the file itself.A Photoshop Raw image is not like the file format of a camera raw image file from a digital camera.

Author:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:	3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Adobe Photoshop RAW File Files:

Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Hydra by creaceed

Compatible with:

Mac

.RAW

Formatting:	.raw
Classification:	RAW Disk Image

It's a raw file extension which is related to one of the uncommon disk image formats supported by software like VirtualBox from Oracle.A raw disk image is used to stores captured data from many hardware like floppy disks, hard drives, or optical disks deprived of any procession, customization, or compression and it is able to comprise multiple tracks, audio, video, data tracks.

Author:	Oracle Corporation
Division:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open RAW Disk Image Files:

Oracle VM VirtualBox by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Quick Emulator (QEMU) by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Understanding RAW Issues

Typical RAW Opening Challenges

MacPhun ColorStrokes is Not Installed

When you double-click your RAW file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have MacPhun ColorStrokes installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the RAW file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your RAW file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Outdated MacPhun ColorStrokes

Your Raw Image Data File file is incompatible with MacPhun ColorStrokes because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of MacPhun ColorStrokes installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Raw Image Data File file version that was created by a newer version of MacPhun ColorStrokes than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your RAW file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening RAW files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening RAWs

You can still experience errors opening RAW files even with the latest version of MacPhun ColorStrokes installed on your PC. Other RAW opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for RAW
• Deletion of the RAW file description from the Registry by mistake
• Defective install of a RAW program, such as MacPhun ColorStrokes
• Your RAW can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• RAW file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your RAW file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Raw Image Data File file successfully