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
12 MP image processing
12 MP, 4000x3000
Fast24 MP image processing
24 MP, 6000x4000
Moderate48 MP image processing
48 MP, 8000x6000
SlowBatch Conversion Estimates
| Batch Size | Total Time | Avg per Image | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 images (12 MP each) | 20-40 seconds | 2-4 seconds | High |
| 50 images (12 MP each) | 1.5-3 minutes | 1.8-3.6 seconds | High |
| 100 images (12 MP each) | 3-6 minutes | 1.8-3.6 seconds | Moderate |
| 200 images (12 MP each) | 6-12 minutes | 1.8-3.6 seconds | Moderate |
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
| Features | Chrome | Firefox | Safari | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Feature | Source Format | Target Format |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | High efficiency | Uncompressed |
| File Size | Small | Large |
| Quality | High (compressed) | Lossless |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported |
| Metadata | EXIF, ICC | EXIF, ICC |
| Primary Use | Web delivery | Editing & print |
How to Convert Files
Follow these simple steps to convert your files
Upload Source File
Select or drag and drop your source files.
Adjust Settings
Choose resolution or color options if needed.
Convert
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Download Result
Save your converted files or ZIP archive.
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Start Converting NowTips 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.
Pro Tip
For batch conversions, process in groups of 20-50 files to optimize memory usage and avoid browser slowdowns.
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