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. The RAW image format is often called ‘digital negative’ because it constitutes the ingredients of a photo needed for processing to produce a picture’s full potential.
JFIF stands for JPEG File Interchange Format. It is a specific format for JPEG images that defines additional rules and structures to ensure consistent handling and interchange of image information among various applications and systems. The JFIF files use the same JPEG compression algorithm but include extra markers and metadata that specify the color space, resolution, and pixel aspect ratio. This additional information enhances compatibility and ensures accurate rendering across different platforms, making JFIF a widely accepted format for exchanging JPEG images.
To convert files from RAW to JFIF 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 JFIF.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted JFIF file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the JFIF 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 JFIF file, you first convert it to JFIF and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from RAW to JFIF, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the RAW file, Download the JFIF file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of the JFIF format (JPEG File Interchange Format) is its strong compatibility with modern web browsers and various software applications, ensuring that images can be widely accessed with minimal compatibility issues. JFIF uses lossy compression, which reduces file size by discarding some image data, making it ideal for web use where file size and loading speed are crucial. The main disadvantage of RAW files is their large size and the unprocessed nature of the data, which is suited for professional editing but not optimized for web use. RAW files lack compression and are unsuitable for direct use on the web. Therefore, converting RAW images to JFIF can significantly reduce file sizes and improve performance.