Convert CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, DNG, and 23+ RAW formats to JPEG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, and AVIF. White balance, AI upscaling, noise reduction, and metadata preservation. One-time purchase — no monthly fees.
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Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Fuji RAF, Olympus ORF, Adobe DNG, Panasonic RW2, Pentax PEF, Sigma X3F, Apple HEIC, and more.
Everything you need to batch convert RAW photos — from white balance and exposure to AI upscaling and noise reduction.
Convert thousands of RAW files to JPEG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, or AVIF in one click. Multi-core processing for maximum speed. No file count limits.
Choose As Shot, Auto, or set a custom Kelvin temperature. Apply the same white balance to an entire batch, or let each image use its own camera setting.
Adjust exposure from -3 to +3 EV in fine increments. Recover highlights and lift shadows across an entire shoot in batch.
Reduce luminance and color noise from high-ISO RAW files. Adjustable strength preserves detail while cleaning up grain. Batch-apply to entire folders.
Enlarge photos 2x or 4x with Real-ESRGAN AI upscaling. Recover detail and sharpness that traditional resizing destroys. Perfect for cropped shots and large prints.
Keep EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and GPS data intact during conversion. Camera model, lens info, date, exposure settings, and location travel from RAW to output.
Apply output sharpening tuned for screen or print. Adjustable radius and amount. Apply uniformly across a batch or per-image with presets.
Export to JPEG (quality 1-100), TIFF (8/16-bit, LZW/ZIP), PNG, WebP (lossy/lossless), or AVIF. Configure color space, bit depth, and compression per format.
Read Apple HEIC/HEIF photos and modern AVIF files alongside traditional RAW formats. Convert iPhone photos in the same batch as your DSLR RAW files.
Pre-configured workflows tuned for specific photography use cases. One click, no manual configuration.
Batch convert wedding RAW files to high-quality JPEG. Auto white balance, gentle noise reduction, and output sharpening. Preserve EXIF for date sorting. Deliver thousands of images fast.
Convert interior and exterior RAW shots to bright, web-ready JPEG. Auto exposure lift, noise reduction for dim interiors, and resize to MLS-compliant dimensions.
Export RAW to optimized JPEG or WebP for Instagram, Facebook, and web galleries. Auto-resize to platform dimensions. Strip GPS metadata for privacy.
Convert RAW to 16-bit TIFF or maximum-quality JPEG for professional printing. Preserve full color depth, apply print sharpening, and maintain Adobe RGB color space.
Batch convert RAW to WebP or AVIF for fast-loading websites. Configurable quality and max dimensions. Strip unnecessary metadata to minimize file size.
Generate medium-resolution JPEG proofs with watermarks. Quick turnaround for client review. Preserve original filenames and basic EXIF for reference.
Convert RAW to lossless TIFF or DNG for long-term archival. Preserve all metadata, embed color profiles, and maintain full bit depth for future re-editing.
Export RAW to JPEG meeting stock agency requirements. Minimum resolution checks, embedded metadata with keywords and descriptions, sRGB color space conversion.
See how we stack up against Lightroom, darktable, and DxO PureRAW.
| Feature | Lightroom ($120/yr) | darktable (Free) | DxO PureRAW ($130) | RAW Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch RAW to JPEG | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| White balance control | ✔ | ✔ | Limited | ✔ |
| AI upscaling | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Watch folders | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| CLI automation | ✘ | Basic | ✘ | ✔ |
| MCP / AI agents | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| No subscription | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cost | $120/yr | Free | $130 | $79 |
Script RAW conversions from the terminal. Automate with watch folders. Integrate with AI agents via MCP.
Convert, resize, and process RAW files from the command line. JSON output, exit codes, and profile files for CI/CD pipelines and automated photography workflows.
Expose RAW conversion as Model Context Protocol tools. AI agents like Claude can batch convert, adjust white balance, and upscale your photos — all running locally on your machine.
Monitor input folders and auto-convert incoming RAW files with pre-configured settings. Route output to destination folders. Perfect for tethered shooting and studio workflows.
Drop RAW files or folders. RAW Express reads CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, DNG, and 20+ other RAW formats instantly.
Pick an output format, adjust white balance and exposure, enable noise reduction or AI upscaling. Or just use a preset workflow.
Hit Start. Multi-core batch processing converts thousands of RAW files in minutes.
RAW Express replaces the export and conversion side of Lightroom. If you shoot RAW and just need fast, high-quality JPEG/TIFF/WebP output with white balance and exposure control, RAW Express does that for $79 one-time — instead of Lightroom's $10/month subscription.
23+ RAW formats including Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF/NRW, Sony ARW, Fuji RAF, Olympus ORF, Panasonic RW2, Pentax PEF, Adobe DNG, Sigma X3F, Hasselblad 3FR, Phase One IIQ, Mamiya MOS/MEF, Minolta MRW, Samsung SRW, and Apple HEIC/HEIF.
RAW Express will be a one-time purchase of $79 — no subscription, no recurring fees. Sign up to be notified of early-bird discounts when we launch.
No. Convert hundreds or thousands of RAW files in a single batch. The only limit is your disk space. Multi-core processing keeps things fast even with large batches.
Yes. RAW Express runs entirely on your computer. No cloud uploads, no internet required, no file size limits. Your photos stay private on your machine.
RAW Express uses Real-ESRGAN, a state-of-the-art AI model, to upscale photos 2x or 4x. It recovers detail and sharpness that traditional bicubic resizing cannot. Great for cropped shots, small sensors, and large print output.
Yes. EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and GPS data are preserved from the original RAW file to the output. Camera model, lens, date, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, and copyright information all transfer intact.
RAW Express uses multi-core parallel processing to convert RAW files as fast as your hardware allows. A typical wedding shoot of 2,000 RAW files converts to JPEG in minutes on a modern PC.
Yes. Use the built-in CLI for scripting, set up watch folders that auto-convert incoming RAW files, or integrate with AI agents via the MCP server. Perfect for studio workflows, tethered shooting, and automated pipelines.
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