Camera RAW conversion
Convert RAW to JPG
Updated Jul 2026
RAW is the unprocessed image data straight off a camera's sensor, and JPG is the compressed format everyone can open. To convert RAW to JPG, open the file in a converter and export it as JPG. Doing this on your own computer keeps the photo, and any location data it carries, off other people's servers.
- Extension
- .raw
- Type
- Camera RAW
- Typically
- Various cameras
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .jpg
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- The universal photo format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert RAW to JPG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert RAW to JPG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the RAW files you want to convert. Add a single photo or a whole folder from a shoot at once.
- Choose JPG as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The JPGs are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
RAW vs JPG: what actually changes
| RAW | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens everywhere | No, needs camera software or a compatible editor | Yes, universal support |
| File size | Very large, often 20 to 80 MB per photo | Much smaller, usually a few MB |
| Quality | Full sensor data, nothing discarded | Very good, with a one-time compression loss on export |
| Editing room | Wide range for adjusting exposure and white balance | Limited, most adjustment room is already baked in |
| Keeps camera and date info (EXIF) | Yes | Yes, unless you strip it |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert RAW to JPG when you need to share, upload, print, or view photos on a device or app that doesn't understand camera RAW files, which is most of them.
Keep the RAW original if you plan to edit the photo seriously, since RAW holds far more exposure and color detail to work with, and a JPG export can't get that headroom back.
Why not just use an online converter?
Camera RAW files often carry EXIF data including the exact date, time, and sometimes GPS location the photo was taken, along with the camera model. Sending that file to an online converter means all of that travels to a stranger's server along with the image. Converting on your own computer means the photo, and everything it quietly records about the shot, never leaves your machine.
Questions
Does converting RAW to JPG lose quality?
Yes, some. RAW holds the full, uncompressed sensor data, while JPG compresses the image and discards some of it on export. For everyday viewing and sharing the difference is invisible, but it's a one-way trip, so keep the RAW if you might want to re-edit later.
Will the JPG keep the photo's date, camera, and location info?
Yes. That EXIF data carries over from the RAW file to the JPG unless you deliberately strip it. If you're posting photos publicly, it's worth checking whether you want that location data included.
Why do photos come out of my camera as RAW instead of JPG?
RAW stores the sensor's data before any in-camera processing, which gives you much more room to adjust exposure, color, and detail afterward. The trade-off is that almost nothing outside dedicated photo software can open it directly, which is why people convert to JPG once they're done editing.
Can I convert RAW to JPG without uploading my photos?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet reads and converts the RAW file on your own computer, so nothing gets sent over the internet. You can do a whole folder from a shoot this way, even with your wifi off.
Does it matter which camera the RAW file came from?
Different cameras save RAW files in their own way, but Morphjet reads them directly and converts to standard JPG, so you don't need to hunt down camera-specific software just to get usable photos out.
Morphjet converts RAW, JPG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.