How to Fix Corrupted RAW Images on a Windows PC?

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RAW is a popular format used by photographers for its lossless quality, giving them more room to edit their work. Before learning how to fix corrupted RAW photos, you should be aware of the signs of a damaged RAW photo to determine if your image has been compromised.

• Unable to preview or open RAW format photos on a Windows PC.
• The file size of RAW photos is abnormal.
• Parts of the RAW photo are blank or grayed out.
• Abnormal colors or patterns appear in RAW photos.
• The photo becomes blurry or exhibits pixelation.

If your RAW images are showing these symptoms, you need to fix them. This article outlines three tested methods that can help you repair corrupt RAW photos.

Method 1: Repair Corrupted RAW Photos Using a Photo Repair Software ## Step 1: Choose the Right Repair Tool 1. **Download and install a photo repair software.** There are several programs available to fix corrupted RAW photos, such as Stellar Photo Repair or tools Data Recovery Wizard. Make sure to choose a reputable and well-reviewed software. 2. **Run the software.** After installation, open the program and launch the main interface. 3. **Select the damaged photo(s).** In the software's interface, find an option to browse or choose files, then locate the corrupted RAW photo. You can select multiple files for repair at once. 4. **Start the scan.** Once you've chosen the photos, click on "Scan" or a similar button to let the software search for and identify damaged data. ## Step 2: Preview and Repair the Photos 1. **Review the scan results.** After the scan is complete, the software will display a list of recoverable files. Preview these photos to check if they have been successfully repaired. 2. **Select the photos to repair.** After previewing, check the ones you want to fix. 3. **Initiate the repair process.** With your selections made, click on "Repair" or "Start Repair" to let the software work on the corrupted RAW photos. 4. **Save the repaired photos.** Once the repair is done, choose a save location and save the fixed photos to your computer. ## Step 3: Backup and Prevent Future Damage 1. **Backup the repaired photos.** As soon as the photos are successfully repaired, back them up to an external hard drive, USB drive, or cloud storage to prevent further loss. 2. **Maintain good storage habits.** To avoid future photo damage, regularly organize and back up your photo library, use high-quality storage devices, and store them in a safe environment. 3. **Keep software and drivers updated.** Ensure that your operating system, image editing software, and camera drivers are up-to-date to minimize the risk of photo corruption due to compatibility issues. With these steps, you should be able to repair your corrupted RAW photos. If this method doesn't work, consider seeking professional data recovery services.

The best and most straightforward way to fix corrupted RAW photos is by seeking help from professional photo repair software – the Fixo Photo Repair tool. Instead of bothering to download the repair software from the official website, you can click on the button below to get a free trial version of Fixo Repair Tool.

To help you learn more about this photo repair software, we have listed its pros and cons below:

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It's a handy repair tool, and we've prepared a detailed tutorial to assist you. Follow the step-by-step guide to mend your corrupted RAW photos using the Fixo Photo Repair tool.

Step 1: Launch Fixo on your computer. Choose "Photo Repair" to fix photos that won't open or are partially missing. Click "Add Photos" to select the damaged photo.

Step 2. You can click the “Repair All” button to fix all photos at once. If you want to repair a single photo, hover your pointer over it and click “Repair.”

Step 3. Click the eye icon to preview the photo and then click “Save” to save the selected picture. Choose “Save All” to save all repaired images. Click “See Repaired” to locate the folder with your fixed photos.

Hopefully, you were able to fix your RAW images after going through this tutorial. If you found Fixo's information and tools helpful, please share this article with others!

Method 2: Open the Corrupted RAW Photo with Another Photo Viewer

Sometimes, you might think that a RAW image is corrupted and cannot be opened because the photo viewer or editor you are using fails to open it. Actually, the RAW photo is just unreadable by the photo viewer. You can try using other tools to open the RAW image.

The following image viewers/editors can open RAW format photos without a hitch:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Raw Viewer
• Corel PHOTO-PAINT
• Affinity Photo 2
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• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Raw Viewer
• Corel PHOTO-PAINT
• Affinity Photo 2

If you don't want to use Adobe software or any third-party programs, read the following tutorial where we show you how to open RAW images with the Windows Photos app:

Step 1: Search for the “Raw Image Extension” in the Microsoft Store, and install it on your machine.

Step 2. Navigate to the RAW photos that won't open, and use Photos to open them.

If you're unable to open a JPG file, you can try the methods outlined in the following article:

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Method 3: Repair Corrupted RAW Photos by Changing the File Format

If you've tried several RAW image viewers and none of them open your RAW photos, you can change the file format and convert your RAW photos to another format.

There are many free photo converters available online that let you convert RAW images to JPEG/PNG right in your web browser. Here are some RAW photo converters we recommend:

• Adobe Camera Raw
• Affinity Photo
• Capture One Pro
• DxO PhotoLab
• Adobe Lightroom
• RAW Power
These are all software applications for editing and processing RAW image files, commonly used by photographers for advanced image manipulation and enhancement.

If you don't want to download a converter on your computer/laptop, you can try out the following online tools:

• Raw.pics.io
• iLoveIMG
• CloudConvert
• FreeConvert
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• iLoveIMG
• CloudConvert
• FreeConvert
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Appendix: How to Avoid Corrupting Your RAW Files

If you don't want to experience the nightmare of a corrupted RAW image again, it's best to follow these tips to avoid it:

Regularly back up your photos to prevent RAW file corruption. Invest in high-quality SD cards if your RAW images often get corrupted on the digital camera. Eject the SD card properly, whether from your computer or camera. Don't remove the battery while transferring RAW photos wirelessly via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Choose a secure and reliable RAW photo editor/viewer and keep it updated. Edit a copied version of the RAW image instead of directly editing the original file on the SD card.

RAW photos can be lost from SD cards, digital cameras, and local PCs. You can find methods to recover the pictures from the articles below.

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After learning about the 3 ways to fix corrupted RAW photos, you should know that downloading a photo repair tool is the most time-saving method. If you haven't downloaded and tried the Fixo Repair Tool yet, click the button below to go straight to the download link and get a free trial of Fixo.

Frequently Asked Questions About RAW Image Repair

This part will list more information to help you understand more about repairing RAW photos.

< strong > 1. Can you repair damaged RAW photos?

Yes, you can repair a damaged RAW photo using the following methods:

• Professional RAW photo repair software
• Using another RAW photo viewer or editor
• Converting RAW photos to other formats

2. How to recover CR2, CRW, NEF, RAW photos from camera?

Since there's no trash bin in your camera to restore photos, you'll need to use a dedicated recovery tool to get your CR2, CRW, NEF, or RAW photos back. You can download the Data Recovery Wizard app to retrieve pictures from your digital camera.

3. Can you recover RAW images?

You can use the Fixo Photo Repair tool to fix pixelated RAW images:

Install and launch the Fixo repair tool. Add the target RAW image, and then click “Repair”. Preview the repaired RAW image, and then click “Save”.

4. Why are my RAW images getting corrupted?

There are many reasons why a RAW image might become corrupted:

• SD card issues
• Battery removal
• Errors with RAW editors or viewers
• Damaged camera
• Viruses and malware
• Overheating of storage device
• User error