Why convert RAF to JPG?
RAF is Fujifilm's RAW format, and Fujifilm is the interesting outlier in the RAW world: since 2012 its X-series cameras use X-Trans sensors with a 6×6 color filter array that deliberately avoids the Bayer pattern, trading demosaicing simplicity for reduced moiré and stronger color fidelity.
That unusual sensor design is why RAF files need specific processing — generic converters that assume Bayer data render X-Trans files soft or artifacted. ShiftRaw's LibRaw engine includes proper X-Trans interpolation, so your files get the full-resolution treatment they deserve.
Converting RAF to JPG happens entirely in your browser: the decoder is WebAssembly, the camera's white balance is applied, and your photos never touch a server.
Best for: JPG is the universal choice: every device, browser, app and platform displays it, and at 90%+ quality the compression is invisible. A 45-megapixel RAW frame converts to a 5–10 MB JPG that uploads anywhere. For web and client delivery it remains the sensible default — start here unless you specifically need transparency (PNG) or the smallest possible files (WebP).