Specialized Converters
About These Specialized Converters
RAW Photo Conversion
Our RAW to Image converter supports all major camera RAW formats including Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Adobe DNG, and many more. RAW files contain unprocessed sensor data from your camera, preserving maximum image quality and editing flexibility. Convert them to universally compatible formats like JPG, PNG, or modern WebP for web sharing.
ASCII Art Generation
The Image to ASCII converter transforms photographs and graphics into text-based art using characters of varying density. This technique, popular since the early computing days, remains relevant for creative projects, terminal-based applications, email signatures, and nostalgic visual effects. Combine with our image resizer for optimal results.
When to Use These Tools
Professional photographers benefit from RAW conversion when they need to quickly share images without full post-processing. The ASCII converter appeals to developers, artists, and anyone creating retro-styled content. Both tools run directly in your browser for privacy and speed, similar to our HEIC converter and other client-side tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our converter supports all major camera RAW formats including Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF/NRW, Sony ARW/SRF, Adobe DNG, Fujifilm RAF, Olympus ORF, Panasonic RW2, Pentax PEF, and more. Most professional and consumer camera RAW files are compatible.
The converter analyzes the brightness of each pixel region and maps it to characters with similar visual density. Dark areas become dense characters like @ or #, while light areas use sparse characters like periods or spaces. The result is a text representation of your image.
Many of our converters, including the Image to ASCII tool, process files directly in your browser for maximum privacy. RAW conversion may require server processing depending on the format. Files are automatically deleted after conversion.
Yes, the ASCII art you generate is yours to use however you like. Ensure you have rights to the original source image if it's not your own creation.
RAW files contain more image data than JPG, allowing for better exposure correction, white balance adjustment, and overall quality. While camera JPG is convenient, RAW gives photographers more control during post-processing.