138 Free RAW Photos & Files: Download to Practice Editing
Practice your photo editing by downloading these FREE RAW photo files. Compare different RAW file types from popular digital cameras.
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If you want to practice your photo editing, here’s a selection of over 100 free RAW photos for you to download.
You can experiment with any of the RAW images in your favourite photo editing program to see the dynamic range and limits of the RAW files.
(They also work in any of the free RAW editors you may come across online.)
If you’re shopping for cameras, these downloadable RAW files can be used to compare various formats from popular brands: NEF, CR2, RAF, ARW and more.
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(We’ll keep expanding this selection of free RAW images to give you a wide variety from all the modern digital cameras.)
If you use any of the images online (as a RAW or a JPEG), please link back to Shotkit and credit the photographer making it clear that the edit is your own interpretation of the photo.
138 Downloadable RAW Photo Files (Free to Download)
We’ve separated all the free RAW images below into the most popular camera brands, including the models of the camera too.
When you begin to edit RAW photos from different camera models, you’ll start to understand the limitations of each.
In addition, depending on which RAW photo editing software you use, you’ll notice how each of the free RAW files can look different, even before any edits have been applied.
You’re free to download any of the RAW photos for editing practice – all we ask is that if you share them online, you leave a link to this page as credit.
If you are looking for free raw photos for retouching practice these are also great resources to look at.
Nikon NEF RAW Files
⚠ Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.Try this RAW photo download link for Nikon RAW photos.
These free RAW photos were taken with a variety of Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras. We’ll be adding more Nikon NEF RAW files soon – get in touch if you’d like to submit your own.
You can use these unedited photos to practice editing and color correcting.
Canon CR2 RAW Files
⚠ Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.This link showcases Canon RAW photos to edit.
These free RAW photos were taken with a selection of Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras. If you’d like to submit your own CR2 RAW photos for inclusion, get in touch. Remember when you download raw images be sure to give proper credits.
Fujifilm RAF RAW Files
⚠ Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.Check this link out for a Fujifilm RAW photo for editing.
Download the raw file for Fujifilm here. These free RAW photos were taken with a selection of Fujifilm X Series mirrorless cameras. I still own a Fujifilm X100V, so will add more RAW photos for editing soon. These unedited raw photos will be great practice for budding editors.
Sony ARW RAW Files
⚠ Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.If you are looking for Sony raw images for editing, check this out. These free RAW photos were taken with a selection of Sony full frame and crop sensor mirrorless cameras. I still own a Sony a7III and a7IV, so will add more Sony ARW RAW photos for editing soon. If you are in search of a RAW photo for editing practice, this is a great resource too.
What is an ARW file and how to open one
Leica RWL RAW Files
⚠ Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.These free RAW photos were taken with a Leica Q2 mirrorless compact camera. If you own a Leica, please help us add more RAW photos for editing to this list. You can also help us by crediting this page when you use these raw images download files.
You can get RAW portrait photos to edit for various purposes.
DJI DNG RAW Files
⚠ Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.These free RAW photos were taken with a selection DJI drones that I’ve owned over the years. The sensor in the DJI Mavic series of drones is small, so don’t expect much editing latitude with these RAW images. These raw image download files are free of charge. Use these free raw images for editing cinematic drone shots while also learning the imaging capabilities of these camera drones.
RAW File Format Guide
When you’re using raw images for editing practice or for other purposes, it is important to know what the different file formats are from different devices. It is better to familiarize yourself with the different formats for the RAW file download.
Here are the main RAW image files you’re likely to come across. You can learn more about RAWs here.
| .DNG | Apple ProRAW Image | ||
| .ARI | ARRIRAW Image | ||
| .CR2 | Canon Raw 2 Image File | ||
| .CR3 | Canon Raw 3 Image File | ||
| .CRW | Canon Raw CIFF Image File | ||
| .CS1 | CaptureShop 1-shot Raw Image | ||
| .BAY | Casio RAW Image | ||
| .DNG | Digital Negative Image | ||
| .EIP | Enhanced Image Package File | ||
| .ERF | Epson RAW File | ||
| .CXI | FMAT RAW Image | ||
| .RAF | Fuji RAW Image File | ||
| .GPR | GoPro RAW Image | ||
| .3FR | Hasselblad 3F RAW Image | ||
| .FFF | Hasselblad RAW Image | ||
| .KC2 | Kodak DCS200 Camera Raw Image | ||
| .DCR | Kodak Digital Camera RAW Image File | ||
| .K25 | Kodak K25 Image | ||
| .KDC | Kodak Photo-Enhancer File | ||
| .MOS | Leaf Camera RAW File | ||
| .RWL | Leica RAW Image | ||
| .MFW | Mamiya Camera Raw File | ||
| .MEF | Mamiya RAW Image | ||
| .MDC | Minolta Camera Raw Image | ||
| .MRW | Minolta Raw Image File | ||
| .NKSC | Nikon Capture NX-D Sidecar File | ||
| .NEF | Nikon Electronic Format RAW Image | ||
| .NRW | Nikon Raw Image | ||
| .ORF | Olympus RAW File | ||
| .RW2 | Panasonic RAW Image | ||
| .PEF | Pentax Electronic File | ||
| .IIQ | Phase One RAW Image | ||
| .RAW | Raw Image Data File | ||
| .RWZ | Rawzor Compressed Image | ||
| .J6I | Ricoh Camera Image File | ||
| .SRW | Samsung RAW Image | ||
| .X3F | SIGMA X3F Camera RAW File | ||
| .ARW | Sony Alpha Raw Digital Camera Image | ||
| .SR2 | Sony RAW Image | ||
| .SRF | Sony RAW Image | ||
Learn more about image formats.
RAW Images for Download: Final Recommendations
Despite being a professional photographer for over 10 years, I still find editing photos challenging. Perhaps it’s the same for you too?
Hopefully, this selection of free RAW photos for editing will become a useful resource for photographers of all standards who need to practice their retouching skills.
As a reminder, if you choose to display these RAW pictures online, please remember to link back to Shotkit (or this page), and credit the original photographer, noting that any edits to the RAW files are your own.
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Mark Condon is a British wedding photographer and editor of Shotkit. When he’s not taking photos or reviewing the latest camera gear and software, Mark can be found cycling around the northern rivers.
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The links to the resources seems down..
Hi I am a freelancer editor, and can i use the wedding pics for building my website
I am a newbie to this field . I was looking for raw phots to download and finally I am here. Thank you so much. It will be really appreciated if you can upload more raw photos as possible. Thanks again.
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I find these images amazing, can I add my signature on the edited copies for upload on social media even after including the attribution link
I don’t think it would be fair or honest to do that, Favour, but I appreciate you asking.
Hi are these cleared for commercial use? I’d love to use the photos in my preset packs as image listings showing before and afters :)
Cheers,
Tom
Where exactly will they be sold, Tom? If it’s on a website, we require a live (clickable) link back to the article as attribution.
Is this a fake site? There are no images to download?
Try refreshing the post and it’ll appear.
Hey! It doesn’t seem to be letting me view or download the photos. Any chance you could have a download link?
That’s odd – it seems to be working. Can you confirm please Seth?
The links seems down sadly..
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