ARW is Sony’s raw photo format, storing unprocessed sensor data from Alpha cameras for full editing latitude.
ARW opens in Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One and Sony Imaging Edge.
Maximum dynamic range and editing latitude.
Recover highlights and shadows non-destructively.
Keep the untouched original alongside exports.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Maximum editing latitude | No transparency support |
| Needs raw-capable software |
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ARW is Sony’s raw photo format, storing unprocessed sensor data from Alpha cameras for full editing latitude.
ARW opens in Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One and Sony Imaging Edge.
ARW is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.
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No — ARW doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.