View camera RAW files with EXIF metadata extraction, embedded preview, hex viewer, and detailed file analysis. Supports CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF and 20+ formats. 100% free - files stay in your browser.
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Extracts JPEG thumbnails that your camera embeds inside the RAW file - visible instantly without processing sensor data.
Camera make/model, lens, GPS coordinates, exposure settings and hundreds more tags - all searchable and exportable as JSON.
Inspect the raw binary data of your file with hex + ASCII view. Useful for debugging, forensics and understanding file structure.
Detect file format, byte order, JPEG segments, TIFF markers and embedded data blocks automatically.
All processing runs locally in your browser. Your RAW files - and any GPS data inside - never leave your device.
Save the extracted JPEG thumbnail directly to your device with one click. Great for quick sharing or backup.
This viewer supports RAW files from all major camera manufacturers. If you need to convert HEIC to JPG, create an ICO from PNG, or resize images, check our other free tools.
A RAW file contains minimally processed data directly from your camera's image sensor. Unlike JPEG, no in-camera processing is applied - giving photographers maximum flexibility in post-production. Each manufacturer has their own format: Canon uses CR2/CR3, Nikon uses NEF, Sony uses ARW, etc. To convert RAW images, you can use tools like our HEIC to JPG converter for other formats.
Some cameras - especially older bodies or certain firmware versions - embed only a very small thumbnail, or none at all. Sigma X3F files and some Phase One IIQ files have non-standard container formats that make preview extraction difficult. In all cases, the EXIF metadata and file structure are still analyzed and displayed. If you believe your file should have a preview, please contact us.
The viewer extracts camera make and model, lens information, exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), focal length, date and time taken, GPS coordinates (if available), white balance, metering mode, flash status, and hundreds of manufacturer-specific tags. All data can be exported as a JSON file using the Export EXIF button.
Your files are completely safe. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript - your RAW files are never uploaded to any server. This includes any GPS location data embedded in your photos. For other privacy-first image tools, see our Image Resizer and Color Picker.
The viewer supports files up to 200 MB. Modern medium-format cameras can produce RAW files of 100-150 MB, so this should cover most use cases. Very large files may be slower to process depending on your device's memory and CPU speed.
The Hex viewer shows the first 4 KB of your file as raw hexadecimal bytes alongside their ASCII equivalents. This is useful for file forensics, identifying file format magic bytes, debugging corruption, and understanding file container structures. The Structure tab provides a higher-level analysis of detected markers and segments.