Convert ARW to XPM

Convert ARW files to XPM locally, completely free and with maximum privacy.

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How to convert ARW to XPM

  1. Drop your .arw files above, or click Upload Files. You can add many files at once.
  2. XPM is already selected as the output. Open the settings (gear icon) to fine-tune the result.
  3. Click Convert All. ImageMagick runs inside your browser through WebAssembly; nothing is uploaded.
  4. Download your .xpm files as soon as each one finishes.

What to know about ARW to XPM conversion

  • ARW RAW files are developed with neutral default settings (white balance from the camera, no creative adjustments).
  • XPM is best for icons embedded in C source code for X11 applications, and opens in GIMP, ImageMagick and text editors.

ARW vs XPM

FeatureARW (Sony Alpha RAW)XPM (X PixMap)
Compressionraw sensor datauncompressed
TransparencyNoYes
AnimationNoNo
Best forediting unprocessed Sony photos with maximum latitudeicons embedded in C source code for X11 applications
Opens inLightroom, Darktable, RawTherapee and the camera maker's softwareGIMP, ImageMagick and text editors

ARW (Sony Alpha RAW): The RAW image format produced by Sony Alpha digital cameras.

XPM (X PixMap): A text-based image format from the X Window System, often embedded in C source code for icons.

Conversion options

  • Resize by width, height or both (aspect ratio is preserved)
  • Filters: grayscale, sepia, blur and sharpen
  • Custom output file name

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to convert ARW to XPM here?

Yes. Your files are processed entirely on your own device by WebAssembly code running in the browser. They are never uploaded, so nobody else can see them, and the converter keeps working even if your connection drops after the page loads.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no server-side limit. The only limit is the memory available to your browser, typically 1.5–4 GB on desktop computers.

Can I convert several ARW files at once?

Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted in parallel according to your device's CPU cores, and you can apply the same settings to all of them.

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