Convert RAW to AVIF Online
Create AVIF files from RAW sources with a free online converter. The conversion runs on the server, batches are supported, and the server limit is 100 MB per file. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy. The tool works without a plugin or extension.
Convert .RAW to .AVIF
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert RAW to AVIF
- 1
Upload RAW files
Add one or more RAW files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Choose AVIF settings
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Create the AVIF file
Run the queue and download the AVIF files individually or together as a ZIP.
Raw Image Data vs AV1 Image File Format
| Spec | Raw Image Data | AV1 Image File Format |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | image/x-raw | image/avif |
| Format type | image | image |
| Contents | Minimally processed sensor data. | Next-generation image compression based on AV1 video codec. |
About Raw Image Data
Minimally processed sensor data.
About AV1 Image File Format
Next-generation image compression based on AV1 video codec.
Why convert RAW to AVIF?
- A separate copy makes it easier to compare the old and new behavior.
- Conversion is useful when the destination has a strict format requirement.
- A converted copy keeps the original file intact for comparison and future edits.
- The output can be tested in the destination workflow before the original is archived.
Will quality change?
RAW to AVIF is a lossy re-encode. Detail already missing from the source cannot be recovered, and the quality setting controls how much new compression is applied. Review the file in the application where it will be used.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- Sharp and ImageMagick
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- Options can adjust output dimensions.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- RAW features without a direct AVIF equivalent may not survive the conversion.
- Conversion cannot restore detail that the source format already discarded.
- Complex, encrypted, or unusually structured files may need manual review.
Platform compatibility
The output is a AVIF file. Use an application or device that accepts that format, and test the result on the destination platform if compatibility is critical.
When not to convert
- If the file contains sensitive data, review the processing model before uploading it to a server.
- Do not convert when the original RAW must remain the only editable or archival copy.
- Skip the conversion when the destination already accepts RAW and no compatibility problem exists.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert RAW to AVIF online?
- Upload a RAW file, choose the available AVIF options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- Is Convert RAW to AVIF free?
- It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.
- What happens to quality?
- RAW to AVIF is a lossy re-encode. Detail already missing from the source cannot be recovered, and the quality setting controls how much new compression is applied. Review the file in the application where it will be used.
- Is my RAW file uploaded?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- How do I process a batch?
- Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.
- What can go wrong?
- Open the downloaded AVIF file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.