ARW to SUN

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1. Add Your Files

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ARW (Max. 10MB) • Up to 5 files in guest mode

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2. Conversion Settings

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Why Choose Our Converter?

Fast, technical ARW to SUN conversions optimized for photographers who need reliable raster results and clear tradeoffs between quality and size.

Raw to Ready Fast

Convert large Sony ARW raw files to SUN quickly with multi-threaded browser processing for immediate preview and export.

High-Fidelity Rasterization

Careful demosaic and color rendering produce accurate SUN raster images while exposing tradeoffs for bit depth and compression.

Batch Workflow

Process dozens of ARW files in a single session and output SUN files or a ZIP archive to speed catalog exports.

Editing-Compatible Output

SUN results are suitable for target editors that accept SUN; expect pixel-based files ready for print or downstream retouching.

Local Client Processing

Conversion runs in the browser memory buffers to reduce remote exposure of camera RAW data and metadata risk.

Control Over Output

Adjust resolution and basic color options to balance SUN file size versus retained tonal and chroma detail.

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Performance Estimates

Estimated conversion times based on typical hardware.

Conversion Speed Benchmarks

1-3 seconds

12 MP image processing

12 MP, 4000x3000

Fast
3-6 seconds

24 MP image processing

24 MP, 6000x4000

Moderate
8-15 seconds

48 MP image processing

48 MP, 8000x6000

Slow

Batch Conversion Estimates

Batch SizeTotal TimeAvg per ImageEfficiency
10 images (12 MP each)20-40 seconds2-4 secondsHigh
50 images (12 MP each)1.5-3 minutes1.8-3.6 secondsHigh
100 images (12 MP each)3-6 minutes1.8-3.6 secondsModerate
200 images (12 MP each)6-12 minutes1.8-3.6 secondsModerate

Browser Compatibility

Format support across all major browsers

Support Across Browsers

Chrome

Supported

Full Support

Firefox

Supported

Full Support

Safari

Supported

Full Support

Edge

Supported

Full Support

Advanced Format Features Support

FeaturesChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
Alpha Channel
ICC Profiles
EXIF Metadata
16-bit Depth

Device Compatibility

Seamless conversion across desktop, mobile and tablet

Desktop

  • Fast multi-core processing
  • Batch upload support

Mobile

  • Responsive mobile browser workflow
  • Instant photo conversion

Tablet

  • Full tablet browser support
  • Touch-friendly interface

Source vs Target Format

Key technical differences between formats

FeatureSource FormatTarget Format
CompressionHigh efficiencyUncompressed
File SizeSmallLarge
QualityHigh (compressed)Lossless
TransparencySupportedSupported
MetadataEXIF, ICCEXIF, ICC
Primary UseWeb deliveryEditing & print

How to Convert Files

Follow these simple steps to convert your files

01

Upload Source File

Select or drag and drop your source files.

02

Adjust Settings

Choose resolution or color options if needed.

03

Convert

Click convert to process files locally in browser.

04

Download Result

Save your converted files or ZIP archive.

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Tips and Best Practices

Optimize your conversion workflow with technical recommendations.

Prepare ARW for Rasterization

  • Inspect ARW white balance and apply a global correction before export to ensure SUN pixels reflect intended color
  • Convert RAW exposure adjustments in an editor rather than relying on SUN compression to recover blown highlights
  • Export ARW to a linear or camera RGB preview when you need accurate demosaic interpolation for professional retouching
  • Generate sidecar XMP from ARW to preserve edit settings since SUN conversion may not carry complex edit instructions
  • Strip unnecessary proprietary maker notes only after confirming that your cataloging workflow no longer requires them

Choose SUN Encoding Wisely

  • Select lossless SUN to preserve demosaiced detail from ARW when subsequent editing is expected
  • Use 16-bit SUN output when converting high dynamic range ARW captures to retain tone-mapping headroom
  • If storage is constrained, test lossy SUN compression on representative ARW images and inspect fine detail loss
  • Embed ICC profiles into SUN when your printing pipeline requires color-managed files for consistent proofs
  • Avoid aggressive SUN resizing during conversion if you plan precise pixel-level retouching later

Verify in Your Target Workflow

  • Open converted SUN in the exact editor or viewer used for final output to check color rendering differences
  • Compare histograms of ARW and SUN exports to confirm that shadow clipping or highlight rolloff is acceptable
  • Confirm that lens correction metadata from ARW is applied prior to SUN export, since SUN cannot apply geometric fixes
  • Check that EXIF timestamp and focal length fields carried into SUN match your cataloging requirements
  • Validate print proof patches after conversion to ensure perceived contrast matches the ARW-based soft-proof

Optimize Privacy and Throughput

  • Process batches of 20–50 ARW files to keep browser memory steady and reduce the chance of tab crashes
  • Close background applications that consume CPU when converting large ARW files to SUN for faster demosaic
  • Keep original ARW files archived until you confirm SUN outputs meet both pixel and metadata needs
  • Use local processing to minimize network transfer of sensitive ARW capture data when converting to SUN
  • Download converted SUN packages promptly and clear temporary in-memory caches to maintain device performance

Fast Processing

Close unused tabs for maximum throughput.

Client-Side Privacy

No media leaves your device.

Broad Compatibility

Output files work across all operating systems.

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Pro Tip

For batch conversions, process in groups of 20-50 files to optimize memory usage and avoid browser slowdowns.

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Convert multiple images at once with our batch processing feature. Save time and maintain consistency across all your conversions.

Advanced Features

Access advanced settings like custom compression, metadata preservation, and color profile management for professional results.