Linslusen Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hi, I'm using fast SD cards for my Sony a99II. The camera creates files in an ARW2 format. When uploading files to my computer I can view files using Sony's Play Memories (which I use for organizing), but in Affinity when trying to open an ARW2 file I only se an Icon and a file name. The ARW2 files open ok in Affinity when clicking on them, but I have to keep a manual note pad to know what to open. I would guess this is dependent on which file formats Affinity can read. Is there hope of an update of this function? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Callum Posted October 16, 2018 Staff Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hi Linslusen, I'm not sure I understand your issue completely is Affinity unable to open the photos from Play memories? Thanks C Quote Please tag me using @ in your reply so I can be sure to respond ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris26 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 32 minutes ago, Linslusen said: The camera creates files in an ARW2 forma I pulled this from the web - So this is a RAW format specific to Sony's own particular camera that you are using, this should not be a problem, you could try going to a raw file converter, not the ones that convert to jpeg, but here: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/product.jsp?platform=Windows&product=106 you can convert your sony raw to the more common DNG (digital negative) I would imagine then Affinity provides the thumbnails because this is the most used. Adobe bridge for example would probably show the thumbnails of this camera RAW, as you will notice from the link, Adobe keep adding more support for the constant new RAW formats that are proprietry for a specific camera. I hope that I have understood you here correctly. Chris Quote The ARW Raster image file format. ARW (Sony Alpha Raw) files refer to the Sony RAW image file or an ArtStudio project file. Images captured digitally using Sony cameras using the TIFF specifications create a raw, uncompressed ARW file. They contain all data captured by the camera's CCD. format raw. T Quote Microsoft - Like entering your home and opening the stainless steel kitchen door, with a Popup: 'Do you really want to open this door'? Then looking for the dishwasher and finding it stored in the living room where you have to download a water supply from the app store, then you have to buy microsoft compliant soap, remove the carpet only to be told that it is glued to the floor.. Don't forget to make multiple copies of your front door key and post them to all who demand access to all the doors inside your home including the windows and outside shed. Apple - Like entering your home and opening the oak framed Kitchen door and finding the dishwasher right in front you ready to be switched on, soap supplied, and water that comes through a water softener. Ah the front door key is yours and it only needs to open the front door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linslusen Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 5:14 PM, Callum said: Hi Linslusen, I'm not sure I understand your issue completely is Affinity unable to open the photos from Play memories? Thanks C Maybe I was confusing the issue. We'll skip Play memories for the time beeing. When I want to edit ARW2 files in Affinity, there is a problem, because when I choose File Open I see only Icons and file names. No display of the actual picture. It is then difficult to choose which pic to upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanSG Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 12 hours ago, Linslusen said: when I choose File Open I see only Icons and file names. I'm a Win 10 user - this might not be the case for Macs! AP uses the native file manager to select files and display the contents - you need to have selected a viewing mode that includes icons (just in case!) and the file manager needs to be able to display them. I use the Fast Picture Viewer Codec Pack to display RAW images - it's very reasonably priced, and I can display Sony a99II RAW images with no problems. Linslusen and AiDon 1 1 Quote AP, AD & APub user, running Win10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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