Best method to convert .ARW to .JPG

[traveler582]

Hi,

New here, going crazy trying to convert my new .arw's to .jpg's.

I downloaded Sony's 'PlayMemories Home' and was able to import to my Mac but can't figure out how to convert to .jpg.

I also downloaded 'RAW Viewer' and still can't find how to convert.

Can someone share with me the fastest Sony method (no second party) to convert to .jpg

Thanks!

[Thad E Ginathom]

If you want speed, take jpegs in the camera. Raw is not about speed: it is about flexibility and what you can do with a raw that you can't do with a jpeg.

Most of the time, my a6500 produces better jpegs than my raw-processing skills can. I shoot raw+jpg to be covered for the times that it doesn't. Why are you shooting raw?

[traveler582]

That's a good question, I used to shoot RAW when stacking (200 pics) of my extreme macro work, but now with everyday shooting I'm not sure I need it.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

6 hours ago, traveler582 said:

... I used to shoot RAW when stacking (200 pics) of my extreme macro work ...

 

Wow. Sounds like you are already a master of raw processing. How did you do the conversion then?

Are you looking for a process that will "churn out" jpegs from raws? Can one get closer to that than applying a standard profile in your chosen converter? Would the results be acceptable?

[sailronin]

I've found that Capture One 20 works great for converting ARW to JPEG.  I make all my adjustments in Capture One and then export the version as a JPEG.

I'm sure there are many other options including Image Edge, Photoshop, Lightroom, OnOne, etc. so good luck in your search.