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Convert RAW to AVIF Online — Next-Gen Compression

Supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, DNG, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, and more.

Drop up to 50 RAW files at once — no install, no sign-up required.

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50 MB per file Up to 50 files 3 parallel conversions 1 credit each

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Median RAW → AVIF time (last 10k jobs): 7.6s

How it works

  1. 1 · Drop your files

    Drag & drop or choose camera RAW files from any manufacturer. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.

  2. 2 · We convert securely

    Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. EXIF metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting.

  3. 3 · Download & auto-delete

    Grab your AVIF files in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

RAW image files contain minimally processed data directly from a digital camera's image sensor, preserving maximum detail and dynamic range for post-production editing. Unlike compressed formats like JPEG, RAW files retain all captured light information with 12-14 bit color depth, enabling non-destructive adjustments to exposure, white balance, shadows, and highlights without quality loss.

Learn more: RAW Image Format on Wikipedia

Our universal RAW converter supports 20+ camera RAW formats from all major manufacturers: Canon (CR2, CR3, CRW), Nikon (NEF, NRW), Sony (ARW, SR2, SRF), Fujifilm (RAF), Adobe DNG, Panasonic (RW2, RAW), Olympus/OM System (ORF), Pentax (PEF), Hasselblad (3FR, FFF), Phase One (IIQ), Samsung (SRW), Sigma (X3F), GoPro (GPR), Minolta (MRW), Kodak (DCR, KDC), Epson (ERF), Mamiya (MEF), and Leaf (MOS).

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) leverages the AV1 video codec to deliver next-generation compression—typically 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality, with support for HDR, wide color gamut, and both lossy and lossless compression. Standardized by the Alliance for Open Media in 2019, AVIF offers 10-bit and 12-bit color depth plus full alpha transparency. Encoding is slower than JPEG or WebP, but visual quality per byte is exceptional.

Authoritative reference: AVIF Specification (AOMedia)

AVIF is ideal for modern web delivery where cutting-edge compression and HDR support matter. Browser adoption reached critical mass in 2021-2023, with Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, and Safari 16.4+ now supporting AVIF natively. Encoding is 2-3× slower than WebP, but the compression gains typically justify the extra CPU time for server-side batch processing. For maximum compatibility, serve AVIF with WebP and JPG fallbacks using <picture> elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What RAW formats are supported?

Our universal converter supports 20+ camera RAW formats:

  • Canon: CR2, CR3, CRW
  • Nikon: NEF, NRW
  • Sony: ARW, SR2, SRF
  • Fujifilm: RAF
  • Adobe: DNG (including Apple ProRAW, Google Pixel)
  • Panasonic: RW2, RAW
  • Olympus/OM System: ORF
  • Pentax: PEF
  • Others: Hasselblad (3FR, FFF), Phase One (IIQ), Samsung (SRW), Sigma (X3F), GoPro (GPR), Minolta (MRW), Kodak (DCR, KDC), Epson (ERF), Mamiya (MEF), Leaf (MOS)

Supporting 800+ camera models.

Why choose AVIF?

AVIF offers the best compression available today. Based on AV1 video codec technology, AVIF typically produces files 50% smaller than JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP at equivalent quality. It supports HDR, wide color gamut, and transparency. Use AVIF when you need the smallest possible file sizes and your audience uses modern browsers.

What settings are used for the conversion?

Conversion settings:

  • White balance: Preserved from your camera's as-shot settings
  • Exposure: Auto-brightness applied (matches typical RAW processors)
  • Color space: sRGB with standard gamma curve for accurate display
  • AVIF quality: 50 — excellent visual quality with efficient compression (AVIF quality 50 ≈ JPEG quality 85)
  • Metadata: Stripped for privacy (no GPS, camera info, or shooting settings)

How much smaller will AVIF files be?

Typically 95% smaller than RAW. A 64 MB RAW becomes ~2-4 MB AVIF. AVIF is about 50% smaller than equivalent-quality JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP, making it the most efficient format for web publishing.

Is AVIF supported everywhere?

Supported in all major browsers. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera all support AVIF. For older browsers, consider using WebP or JPEG as a fallback. Most modern web frameworks handle format negotiation automatically.

Why is AVIF encoding slower than other formats?

AVIF uses the AV1 codec, which prioritizes compression efficiency over encoding speed. This is an intentional tradeoff:

  • Encoding time: AVIF takes 2-3× longer than WebP or JPEG encoding
  • File size: AVIF is 50% smaller than JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP

For photographers publishing to the web, the extra encoding time is usually acceptable since you convert once and serve the image to many viewers. The bandwidth savings compound with every page view.

What are the limits for this converter?

TierMax File SizeMax Files/BatchParallel Processing
Free50 MB50 files3 at once
Pro200 MB200 files6 at once
Business1024 MB1000 files10 at once

Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

How are credits calculated for this conversion?

Cost: 1 credit per 50 MB

How it works:

  • Files up to 50 MB: 1 credit (minimum)
  • 51-100 MB: 2 credits
  • 101-150 MB: 3 credits
  • 151-200 MB: 4 credits
  • Over 1000 MB: 20 credits (maximum cap)

Example: A 5 MB photo = 1 credit. A 95 MB photo = 2 credits.

Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

Credit allocations vary by account tier:

TierDaily LimitMonthly Limit
Free50 credits/day
Pro10,000 credits/month
Business30,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit per 50 MB, RAW files under 50 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 10,000 RAW files per month.

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For occasional personal use

  • 50 MB per file
  • 50 files per batch
  • 3 parallel conversions
  • 50 credits/day
  • Standard priority
  • Email support
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$9 /month

For independent work

  • 200 MB per file
  • 200 files per batch
  • 6 parallel conversions
  • 10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
  • High priority
  • Email & chat support
  • One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network

Business

$19 /month

1 seat

For production scale

  • 1 GB per file
  • 1000 files per batch
  • 10 parallel conversions
  • 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
  • Add seats to invite team members
  • Highest priority
  • Priority email & chat support
  • One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network

How Credits Work

  • Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
  • Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
  • Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
  • One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.

What's New in RAW to AVIF

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated December 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025

Launch of universal RAW to AVIF converter supporting 20+ camera RAW formats from all major manufacturers.