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What RAW camera formats are supported?

Will automatic processing be applied to the RAW file?

Why HEIC instead of JPG for RAW output?

Should I keep my original RAW files?

How long does RAW conversion take?

Does ARW conversion match Sony Imaging Edge output?

What Sony cameras produce ARW files?

Are 14-bit ARWs supported?

Why is the HEIC so much smaller than the ARW?

Will heic.now work on Sony FX3 / FX30 photo stills?

What cameras shoot CR3?

How big is a typical CR3 file, and what does HEIC output look like?

Why convert CR3 to HEIC instead of JPG?

Does converting CR3 to HEIC lose quality?

Will everyone be able to open my HEIC files?

Why does my converted NEF look different from the Nikon preview?

Which Nikon models produce NEF files?

Why HEIC instead of JPG for my Nikon archive?

How big is a typical NEF, and what HEIC size do I get?

Does heic.now strip my GPS data from the NEF?

Will DNG-to-HEIC quality match what I see in Lightroom?

How is DNG different from other RAW formats?

Does iPhone ProRAW require a special conversion?

Why HEIC instead of JPG for DNG output?

Why is my DNG so much bigger than the resulting HEIC?

What is an RW2 file?

How big are RW2 files versus the HEIC output?

Why convert RW2 to HEIC instead of JPG?

Does converting RW2 to HEIC lose quality?

Can print labs and HDR tools use my HEIC files?

What is a PEF file?

How big are PEF files versus the HEIC output?

Why convert PEF to HEIC instead of JPG?

Does converting PEF to HEIC lose quality?

What about sites and labs that don't accept HEIC?

What is a DCR file?

How big is a DCR file versus the HEIC output?

Why convert DCR to HEIC?

Does converting DCR to HEIC lose quality?

Alternative if conversion fails?

What is an ERF file?

How big is an ERF file versus the HEIC output?

Why convert ERF to HEIC?

Does converting ERF to HEIC lose quality?

What about Flickr, forums, and Instagram?

What is an MRW file?

How big are MRW files versus the HEIC output?

Why convert MRW to HEIC now?

Does converting MRW to HEIC lose quality?

What if the recipient can't open HEIC?

Will my CR2 look identical to the camera's in-body JPG?

Why is my CR2 file so much bigger than the HEIC?

Can heic.now read CR2 files from very new Canon bodies?

Does heic.now apply lens corrections?

Will EXIF and GPS data be preserved?

What is a CRW file?

How big is a CRW file versus the HEIC output?

Why convert old CRW to HEIC now?

Is HEIC safe for archival use?

Alternative if conversion fails?

What Fuji cameras produce RAF files?

How does the web converter handle X-Trans?

Will the HEIC match Fuji's film-simulation output?

Are uncompressed RAFs supported?

Why is the HEIC smaller than the RAF?

What is an ORF file?

How large is an ORF file compared to the HEIC output?

Why convert ORF to HEIC instead of JPG?

Does converting ORF to HEIC lose quality?

What if I need to share with Windows or Android users?

What is a 3FR file?

How big is a 3FR file versus the HEIC output?

Why convert 3FR to HEIC instead of JPG?

Does converting 3FR to HEIC lose quality?

Alternative if conversion fails?

What is a MOS file?

How big is a MOS file versus the HEIC output?

Why convert MOS to HEIC instead of JPG for previews?

Does converting MOS to HEIC lose quality?

Alternative if conversion fails?

What is an X3F file?

How big is an X3F file, and how much does HEIC save?

Why use Sigma Photo Pro instead of converting the X3F directly?

Will the HEIC open on my devices?

Alternative if conversion fails?

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