.ARW · 2023 · 33 MP full-frame

Sony A7C II RAW Files: Open, Cull & Edit .ARW Free

A compact full-frame body that brought A7 IV-level resolution to Sony's smaller rangefinder-style shell for travel shooters. Dual card slots were added over the original A7C, making it more viable for light event work. Travel and portrait shoots on this body tend to produce moderate volumes that still benefit from a quick pre-edit sort.

Sony A7C II RAW at a glance

RAW formatARW — Sony Alpha RAW (.ARW)
Sensor33 MP full-frame
Resolution33 megapixels
Typical RAW sizeabout 27-35 MB
Released2023
RAW options14-bit ARW RAW with a choice of lossless-compressed, compressed, or uncompressed capture.

Editing A7C II files with imagic

imagic opens .ARW files from the Sony A7C II natively on Windows and macOS. Point it at a card or shoot folder and it builds previews, scores every frame for sharpness, closed eyes, and composition, and groups near-duplicate bursts — so a full shoot collapses to its keepers before you edit anything.

Processing runs through the bundled RawTherapee engine, entirely on your machine: batch-apply one look across the keepers and export JPEGs in a single pass. Nothing uploads, which matters at about 27-35 MB per frame. The 7-day trial is full-featured and needs no card; licenses are one-time, from €19.

Frequently asked questions

What RAW format does the Sony A7C II use?

The Sony A7C II writes ARW files with the .ARW extension. 14-bit ARW RAW with a choice of lossless-compressed, compressed, or uncompressed capture.

How big are Sony A7C II RAW files?

Expect about 27-35 MB per frame from the 33 MP full-frame sensor, depending on compression settings and scene detail. A full shoot adds up quickly, which is why culling before editing matters on this body.

How can I open Sony A7C II .ARW files for free?

imagic opens ARW files from the Sony A7C II natively on Windows and macOS — the 7-day trial needs no card. It culls the shoot with AI quality scoring, groups duplicates, and batch-processes keepers locally through its RawTherapee engine.

More about ARW

The A7C II's .ARW files share their structure with every Sony body using ARW — the full ARW guide covers compression variants, free openers, and conversion options in depth.

Other Sony bodies

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