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RAF to AW Converter

Turn RAF photos into AW documents — quick and free

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Cloud Conversion

Powerful cloud infrastructure handles your RAF to AW conversion — no matter how large the file, your device performance remains unaffected.

Effortless Process

The conversion interface is clean and intuitive — just three steps from RAF upload to AW download. No learning curve, no complicated menus.

Sharp Results

The converter retains maximum visual fidelity during RAF to AW conversion — your photos maintain their sharpness, color accuracy, and detail.

How to convert RAF to AW

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose aw or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your aw file right afterwards

About formats

RAF (RAW Format) is the proprietary RAW image format used by Fujifilm digital cameras, introduced in 2000 with the FinePix S1 Pro and continuing through the entire X-series mirrorless lineup and GFX medium-format system. RAF files capture the unprocessed readout from Fujifilm's image sensors — notably the SuperCCD, EXR, and X-Trans sensor designs — at 12 or 14 bits per channel, preserving the complete tonal and color information before any in-camera processing. What makes RAF distinctive among RAW formats is Fujifilm's X-Trans color filter array: instead of the standard 2x2 Bayer RGGB pattern used by virtually all other manufacturers, X-Trans uses a 6x6 semi-random pattern that distributes color samples more organically, reducing moire and false color without requiring an optical low-pass filter. RAF files from X-Trans sensors require specialized demosaicing algorithms that differ from standard Bayer processing. The format stores extensive metadata including Fujifilm's Film Simulation mode selection (Provia, Velvia, Astia, Classic Chrome, Acros, and others inspired by their analog film stocks), grain effect settings, dynamic range mode, and lens correction data for Fujinon XF and XC optics. One advantage is the Film Simulation heritage — Fujifilm's decades of film emulsion expertise informs the color science embedded in RAF metadata, and photographers can switch between film-inspired renderings during post-processing without quality loss. RAF files are supported by Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, Fujifilm's own X RAW Studio, dcraw, RawTherapee, and other major RAW processors.
Developer: Fujifilm
Initial release: 2000
AW is the document format of Applix Words, the word processor component of the Applix office suite (later renamed Anyware Office) developed by Applix, Inc. for Unix and Linux workstations. The suite targeted enterprise Unix environments during the 1990s, providing word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation capabilities on platforms like Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux where Microsoft Office was unavailable. AW files store formatted text documents with support for character and paragraph styling, page layout, tables, headers and footers, and embedded graphics. The format uses a proprietary binary structure optimized for the Applix application's internal document model. Applix Words gained particular visibility in the Linux community during the late 1990s when it was bundled with several commercial Linux distributions as their default word processor before OpenOffice.org became widely available. One advantage was native Unix platform support — Applix provided professional word processing capabilities on Unix workstations at a time when few commercial alternatives existed. The format's tight integration with other Applix suite components enabled cross-referencing between word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Applix was acquired by Cognos in 2003, and the office suite was discontinued. AW files are primarily encountered today in archived documents from Unix enterprise environments of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Developer: Applix, Inc.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the reasons to convert RAF to AW?

Transform your RAF images into AW documents for easy distribution — recipients can view the converted photo without needing RAW-compatible image editors.

What applications work with AW?

You can open AW with Applix Words, LibreOffice Writer, and legacy Unix office suites.

How fast is the RAF to AW conversion?

Speed depends on file size, but most RAF to AW conversions complete in under a minute. Server-side processing ensures quick turnaround.

Is RAF to AW conversion free?

Standard RAF to AW conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans unlock higher limits and faster queue priority for larger workloads.

Is my RAF file safe during conversion?

Your files are handled securely. The RAF upload is erased right after processing, and the resulting AW is purged from servers within 24 hours.

Do I need to install software?

Not at all. Convertio is a web-based tool — the RAF to AW conversion runs on cloud servers, so your device needs only a browser.