Start with the ARW folder
Open the Sony RAW files from a folder, card, or drive without building a catalog before the first look.
Sony ARW viewer
Keep up with every burst
A long Sony burst can hide one exact frame among dozens of near-neighbors. Keep the run together long enough for your eye to find it.
Compare neighboring burst frames
Follow focus, expression, and gesture through the small changes that turn one exposure into the keeper.
Rate while the burst is still together
Navigate, rate, label, and flag without breaking the visual connection between one ARW frame and the next.
Send the exact exposure to the edit
Carry the smaller set into Sony Imaging Edge, Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Capture One, or the RAW editor that will finish the image.
FAQ
Can unraw open Sony ARW photos without an import?
A folder or card containing ARW files opens directly in unraw, with no catalog or library required before the first culling decision.
Can unraw handle long Sony bursts?
unraw is built for long Sony burst sequences. Open the ARW folder or card and move through neighboring frames by keyboard while the sequence stays in front of you.
Where do selected ARW files go next?
Continue with the selected ARW files in Sony Imaging Edge, Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Capture One, or your preferred RAW editor for color and final rendering.