Tips to open RAF file

Can't open the RAF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RAF files as well as a list of programs that support RAF files.

RAF file extension

File Name Fuji RAW Image Format
File Developer Fuji
File Category Data Files

The RAF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RAF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RAF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 7
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is RAF file?

The RAF file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by Fuji. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Fuji RAW Image Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 20 other programs. You can use Adobe Photoshop, ACDSee, PaintShop Pro, Adobe Photoshop Elements in case Aperture cannot be used.

How to open RAF file?

The most common problem when using Fuji RAW Image Format is that a specific RAF is not associated with the program. This causes the file RAF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RAF 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 Aperture

In this case, you should first verify that the Aperture application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Aperture in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RAF with Aperture. Below you will find a list of applications that support RAF files.

Programs to open RAF file

Remember to download programs supporting RAF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Aperture with RAF files

If, despite the installed application, the RAF file does not start in the Aperture application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RAF file with the Aperture program.

Step 3. Update Aperture to the latest version

If, however, after binding Aperture with Fuji RAW Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RAF 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 RAF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the RAF file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RAF file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected RAF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RAF files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged RAF files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file RAF except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the RAF file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RAF to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.