The ARW file extension stands for Sony Alpha Raw, meaning that the file is a Sony raw image. ARW files are raw photos created by Sony camera models. They contain all of the data your camera recorded when taking the photo and can include extra information like GPS data if available. ARW files typically contain a single photo and are usually much smaller than 1 or 2 GB, though file sizes vary.
JPG is also called JPEG, which stands for Joint Photographic Expert Group. JPG file format is known for its ability to reduce the file size of an image while maintaining a reasonable level of quality, making it easier to share and store digital images. This is achieved through a lossy compression process, which discards some of the data in the original image. JPG is famous for photographs and web graphics because it balances file size and image quality.
To convert files from ARW to JPG use an online tool that supports mass conversion, like Convertjack. Such a tool transforms single or bulk images at once to save time.
Go to Choose File, and select any ARW photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the ARW pics you want to convert.
After uploading the ARW image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select JPG.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted JPG file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the JPG file, and the converted image will be downloaded. If you convert multiple files, each file will have a “Download all” button in front of it, and you can click each button to download all the converted files.
To save a ARW file as a JPG file, you first convert it to JPG and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from ARW to JPG, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the ARW file, Download the JPG file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of JPG is its widespread support in modern web browsers and various software applications, ensuring that images are accessible to a broad audience with minimal compatibility issues. JPG also provides a good balance between compression and image quality, making it ideal for web optimization. The main disadvantage of ARW files is their large size and specific use case for professional editing, making them unsuitable for web use due to a lack of compression and optimization features. Therefore, converting ARW images to JPG can significantly reduce file sizes and improve web performance, especially in modern web environments where load times are critical.