RAW files are files that contain unprocessed data created and captured using a digital camera’s sensors. They ensure a high level of image detail and lossless quality. Before using RAW files, they must be imported into appropriate software for editing or exporting as a different raster image file, such as PNG or JPG. RAW file type is often called ‘digital negative’ because it constitutes the ingredients of a photo needed for processing to produce a picture’s full potential.
An ICO file or image is a vector graphics file extension used to create small-size computer icon images. The file format comprises single or multi-colored small pictures with varying color depths and sizes. The ICO file type is appropriate when computer apps need to select the best image from a group of image files based on color, width, or size since it can contain multiple images. It is scalable without distorting image quality and supports animation and transparency.
To convert files from RAW to ICO 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 RAW photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the RAW pics you want to convert.
After uploading the RAW image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select ICO.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted ICO file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the ICO 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 RAW file as a ICO file, you first convert it to ICO and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from RAW to ICO, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the RAW file, Download the ICO file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of ICO is its strong support in operating systems and various software applications, particularly for icons and small images like favicons. ICO is a raster-based format that can store multiple sizes of the same image, making it ideal for displaying icons at different resolutions. The main disadvantage of RAW files is their large size and specific use case for professional editing, as they store unprocessed data from a camera sensor. This makes RAW files unsuitable for direct use on the web due to their lack of compression and optimization features.