If you are having a problem while you open RAW Image files format on your Windows 11 then this article is for you. Here we are going to discuss how to open RAW Image Files on Windows 11.
To open RAW image files on Windows 11, you just need to install an extension from the Microsoft store. With the help of this extension, you can open all the RAW image files types including the CR3 file type.
How to Download the RAW Image Extension
To install and use the RAW Image Extension, you must be using the latest Windows operating system.
Unfortunately, if you are on the older build of Windows OS then don’t worry you can update it for free. Go to Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates.
Here are the steps to download and install RAW Image Extension on Windows 11:
Step 1: Open the “Microsoft Store” and search for “Raw Image Extension” or just visit this link.
Step 2: From the given results, select “Raw Image Extension”. Now to install it click on “Get” and wait for the installation process to be completed.
After the extension downloads and installs, close the Store.
How to Open RAW Image Files on Windows 10
To open RAW image files types, you don’t need to download and install a third-party application like Photoshop.
You just need to set Microsoft’s “Photos” app as a default application to open RAW image files.
Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Right-click on the RAW image file, click on the “Open with” option and click on the “Choose another app“.
Step 2: Now select the “Photos” app as a default app to open RAW image file types and click the box that says “Always use this app to open .CR3 files“.
Step 3: Or, you can set the “Photos” app as the default application to view photos under settings. Just visit Settings > Apps > Default apps and here search for the “Photos” option and select the “Photos” app as default for all the image file types.
That’s it. This is how you can open the RAW image file types on Windows 11. I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article then you can share it with your friends.
