Viewing ARW (RAW) Files on Mac Finder

[JamiePirie 0]

hello i'm new to this website so my first post.

Having trouble with previewing my raw files from my macbook pro. The Raw file will just not load at all. my laptop should be capable as it is a 2016 touch bar with upgraded specs, my software is up to date. what can be the issue! can not find anything. someone please help as this is very annoying. I have attached a youtube video for you to see what i mean.

 

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Hi,

This might be interesting too: Sony Cameras

[Olaf W. 3]

That‘s normal in my opinion - the Finder does not show previews for raw files, it‘s not Sony specific. 

[LiveShots 129]

What OS version ?

[michelb 36]

What camera body ?

 

[JamiePirie 0]

sony a6400 but did it with my a6000 as well. Even after copying raw files to a folder on the macbook (not viewing off the SD card) anyway guys, i ended up buying the programme (raw right away) and it allows it to be viewed straight away! 10/10 IMO! here's an example

 

[JamiePirie 0]

On 12/19/2019 at 9:35 AM, LiveShots said:

What OS version ?

Catalina , latest mac version 10.15.2

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Hi,

This might be interesting too: Sony Cameras

[LiveShots 129]

Select a ARW file and then hit Get Info , check the ‘open with’ option and make sure it is set to Preview.

Does that fix it ?

[quigsby 0]

I have a MAC running Catalina and preview will not open Sony RAW files, and won't until Apple upgrades the software. I go through this with every new camera change. Very frustrating. 

Edited January 11 by quigsby

[LiveShots 129]

What camera?