Raw Image Viewer is a free product that can easily open, convert, resize and save ARW, CR2, CRW, DNG, NEF and RAF image files. Exporting is available in JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF and others file images extensions, providing maximum quality of exported images.
Raw Image Viewer, dispite converting to other file formats, also provide and rotating of the opened image and resizing. Enlarging or reducing of the images with Raw Image Viewer is done without losing much quality of opened image.
Raw Image Viewer is a nice tool for managing your Canon Raw images.
Publisher’s description
What is RAW Image Viewer?
RAW Image Viewer by IdeaMK is free Windows software in the image viewers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 616 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .cr2, .crw, .nef, .dng and .raf. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and QuickLook.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (616 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: RAW Image Viewer is a free image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RAW Image Viewer safe to download?
- The file is served by cr2viewer.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
330575C80FAA380DAB5FD02DEBF25E18DBA587BFA679DB32F16EBFD61E86BD09· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.0.0Latest | February 5, 2026 | 616 KB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IdeaMK.RAWImageViewer -erawimageviewersetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- IdeaMK
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.2.0.0
- Released
- February 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- cr2viewer.com
- winget ID
- IdeaMK.RAWImageViewer
File types it opens (6)
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Frequently asked questions
Is RAW Image Viewer free?
Yes. RAW Image Viewer is free to use.
Is RAW Image Viewer safe to download?
The download comes from cr2viewer.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install RAW Image Viewer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can RAW Image Viewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does RAW Image Viewer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to RAW Image Viewer?
ImageGlass, Weasis, QuickLook, JPEGView and MSBuild Structured Log Viewer. The alternatives page compares them.
