Sony A7C R RAW at a glance
| RAW format | ARW — Sony Alpha RAW (.ARW) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 61 MP full-frame |
| Resolution | 61 megapixels |
| Typical RAW size | about 50-62 MB |
| Released | 2023 |
| RAW options | 14-bit ARW RAW with a choice of lossless-compressed, compressed, or uncompressed capture. |
Editing A7C R files with imagic
imagic opens .ARW files from the Sony A7C R 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 imagic's own built-in RAW 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 50-62 MB per frame. The 500-export trial is full-featured and needs no card; licenses are one-time, from €19.
Frequently asked questions
What RAW format does the Sony A7C R use?
The Sony A7C R 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 R RAW files?
Expect about 50-62 MB per frame from the 61 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 R .ARW files for free?
imagic opens ARW files from the Sony A7C R natively on Windows and macOS, the 500-export trial needs no card. It culls the shoot with AI quality scoring, groups duplicates, and batch-processes keepers locally through its own built-in RAW engine.
More about ARW
The A7C R'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.
Step-by-step guides for .ARW files:
- Opening and editing Sony ARW files for free
- The best RAW editors for Sony ARW files
- Free RAW editors for Mac, Windows and Linux
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