---
title: "Read RAW Image"
canonical: https://www.graphicsmill.com/samples/Codecs/RAW/ReadRaw_cs
product: "Graphics Mill"
source: "Codecs/RAW/ReadRaw.cs"
---

# Read RAW Image

Reads RAW image.

## Instruction

Write a C# program that reads a raw image file (e.g., ARW format) and saves it as a JPEG image.

## Code Snippet

```csharp
using (var bitmap = new Bitmap("DSC02363.ARW"))
{
    bitmap.Save("ReadRaw.jpg");
}
```

## Explanation

Below is a C# code sample that demonstrates how to read a raw image file (e.g., ARW format) and save it as a JPEG image:

This code reads an ARW image and saves it as a JPEG file.

## Tags

- [Format Conversion](<https://www.graphicsmill.com/samples/tags/format-conversion_md>): Converting images between formats
- [JPG](<https://www.graphicsmill.com/samples/tags/jpg_md>): Reading and writing JPEG images
- [RAW](<https://www.graphicsmill.com/samples/tags/raw_md>): Processing camera RAW images

## Input

- [DSC02363.ARW](<https://www.graphicsmill.com/samples/Codecs/compiled/Debug/DSC02363_ARW>) (download)

## Output

- [ReadRaw.jpg](<https://www.graphicsmill.com/samples/Codecs/compiled/Debug/ReadRaw_jpg>) (preview)