RAF File Format Specification

Basically, RAF file format as a RAW format, so it will use the raw plug in which gives additional color controls not normally available in photoshop. This file format is associated with Fuji CCD-RAW Graphic file. An RAF file is the digital equivalent of a photo negative. Because the major camera manufactures have each developed their own proprietary processes for creating camera raw files, there are actually hundreds of different camera RAF (raw) format that very between manufactures and sometime even between camera models.

Camera RAF database file is located by default in the folder titled Documents and setting/user name/application data/adobe/Camera Raw. The RAF file contains information on the amount of light that was seen by the sensor. An RAF file is simply a collection of the luminance values recorder by each phototsite at the time of capture, along with data containing the camera settings. Although, RAF files are technically just the recorded value of light from each photosite. RAF format is the perfect format to photography. The greater dynamic range, color depth, and post capture editing capabilities make the RAF(raw) format the best choice in most situation.

• STEP1: Select the RAF file, Right click the RAF.
• STEP2: Now, choose "Open with" option & select default program.
• STEP3: If default program option not available, then choose Corel PaintShop Pro X9, Adobe photoshop element in the list of the program.
• STEP4: Click Ok.

Note: If RAF supported software is not available on your PC, so you need to download from the internet and install it.

• It allows the camera man to handle the conversion process.
• Uses lossless Compression.
• It provides potentially the best image quality.

• RAF file was corrupted not saved due to the program crashing or hanging.
• Files created in earlier versions of CorelDraw are no longer accessible.
• Due to system failure, RAF file may be crashed.