Tips to open ARW file
Can't open the ARW file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARW files as well as a list of programs that support ARW files.
ARW file extension
| File Name |
Sony Digital Camera Image |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The ARW file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARW files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARW file on each system platform.
What is ARW file?
The ARW file has been categorized as Data Files. The author of this format is Sony. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Sony Digital Camera Image is supported by 4 operating systems. These systems consist of , Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Photoshop. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 15 alternative programs to handle the ARW file. You can use ACDSee, PaintShop Pro, Canvas, RAW Driver in case Adobe Photoshop cannot be used.
How to open ARW file?
The main problem with Sony Digital Camera Image is that the ARW file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file ARW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARW file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop
In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe Photoshop application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Photoshop into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support ARW files.
Programs to open ARW file
Remember to download programs supporting ARW files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with ARW files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ARW file still does not use the Adobe Photoshop program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ARW file with the Adobe Photoshop application.
Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version
If, however, after binding Adobe Photoshop with Sony Digital Camera Image there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARW file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The ARW file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ARW files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ARW or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ARW files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ARW file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ARW file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Sony
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ARW files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ARW to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ARW to close. However, some background programs may block the ARW file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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