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Can Photoshop Open ARW Files?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 11:52 pm

Yes, Photoshop can open ARW files. Adobe Camera Raw, which is a plug-in for Photoshop, can open and process RAW image files from many different cameras. ARW is the file format for Sony’s RAW image files.

When you open an ARW file in Photoshop, it will automatically open in Camera Raw. From there, you can make all of the necessary adjustments to your image before opening it in Photoshop proper.

PRO TIP: Our team has recently discovered that Photoshop can open ARW files. While this may be convenient for some users, we want to warn others that this could pose a security risk. ARW files can contain malicious code that could potentially harm your computer. We recommend that you only open ARW files from trusted sources.

So, if you’re a Sony shooter and you want to edit your RAW files in Photoshop, you can do so without any problem. Just be sure to open them in Camera Raw first so that you can get the best possible results.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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