Camera RAW conversion
Convert RAW to WebP
Updated Jul 2026
RAW is the unprocessed file your camera saves straight off its sensor, and WebP is a compressed image format built for fast-loading web pages. To convert RAW to WebP, open the RAW file in a converter and export it as WebP. Doing this on your own computer means the original sensor data, and any location metadata attached to it, never has to leave your machine.
- Extension
- .raw
- Type
- Camera RAW
- Typically
- Various cameras
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .webp
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Modern web images
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- Supported
Convert RAW to WebP on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert RAW to WebP
- Open Morphjet and drag in the RAW files you want to convert, a single photo or a whole folder from a shoot.
- Choose WebP as the output format and pick a quality level, since WebP is usually exported lossy to keep files small.
- Convert. The WebP files are written next to your RAW originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
RAW vs WebP: what actually changes
| RAW | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Very large, often tens of megabytes per photo | Much smaller, especially when exported lossy |
| Compression | Lossless, or uncompressed | Lossy by default, though a lossless mode exists |
| Opens everywhere | No, needs RAW-aware software, often tied to your camera brand | Yes, supported by browsers and most modern apps |
| Editing flexibility | High, full sensor data to adjust exposure and color after the fact | Low, those choices are already baked in |
| Transparency | No | Yes, supports a transparency channel |
| Keeps camera metadata (EXIF) | Yes, full shooting data | Often, though not guaranteed depending on export settings |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert RAW to WebP when you're ready to publish photos online and want small, fast-loading images instead of shipping the huge original files straight from your camera.
Keep the RAW file if you still plan to edit exposure, white balance, or color, since a WebP export bakes in those choices and discards the extra sensor data RAW preserves.
Why not just use an online converter?
RAW files carry the metadata your camera records at the moment of the shot, including the date, camera model, and often a GPS location if your camera or phone tagged it. Send that file to an online converter and all of that travels to their server along with the image itself. Converting on your own computer means the RAW file, and everything it knows about where and when it was taken, stays put.
Questions
Does converting RAW to WebP lose quality?
Yes, some. RAW holds the full, unprocessed data straight from the sensor, while WebP is a compressed, already-processed image. Once you export to WebP, the exposure and color choices are locked in and the extra sensor data is gone for good.
Will the WebP keep my RAW file's metadata?
Basic details like shooting date and camera model often carry over, but how much survives depends on the file and export settings. If you're publishing publicly, especially anything with location data, it's worth checking what's still attached before you share it.
Why convert RAW to WebP instead of JPG?
WebP typically produces a smaller file than JPG at similar quality, which matters if you're publishing a lot of photos on a website and want quick page loads.
Can I convert RAW to WebP without uploading my photos?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet reads the RAW file and writes the WebP on your own computer, so the photo never has to travel over the internet to get converted.
Do I need my camera maker's software to open the RAW file first?
Not with Morphjet, it reads RAW files directly and exports straight to WebP in one step, without a separate viewer or plugin.
Morphjet converts RAW, WebP, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.