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Need help?RAF to MPG Converter
RAF is Fujifilm's RAW photo format — a single, high-bit-depth still captured straight off the camera sensor, before any in-camera processing. MPG is the legacy MPEG program-stream video container. This converter renders one RAF photo into a short, silent MPG clip that holds the still on screen for a set duration. It is a genuinely niche conversion: if you only want a viewable picture, convert the RAF to a still image instead — MPG makes sense only when a player, kiosk, or DVD-authoring workflow specifically needs a video file.
RAF Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Fujifilm RAW Format |
| Used by | Fujifilm cameras — FinePix, X-series mirrorless, and GFX medium format |
| Color filter array | Many X-series bodies use X-Trans, a non-Bayer pattern; older bodies use Bayer |
| Holds | A single still photo — unprocessed sensor data, not video |
| Bit depth | Typically 14 bits per pixel of linear sensor data |
| Editing latitude | High: white balance, exposure, and highlight recovery can be re-developed |
| Editor support | Fujifilm X RAW Studio, Lightroom, Camera Raw, Capture One, darktable, RawTherapee |
| Best for | Editing and archiving Fujifilm captures before exporting a finished image |
MPG Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG program stream (the .mpg container) |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 11172 (MPEG-1, 1993) and ISO/IEC 13818 (MPEG-2) |
| Video codec here | MPEG-2 by default on this converter |
| Audio | MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (MP2) when present — but a photo source produces a silent clip |
| Bit depth | 8 bits per channel |
| Best for | DVD-era authoring, set-top boxes, and legacy players that predate H.264 |
| Modern alternative | H.264 in MP4 — smaller, sharper, far more compatible |
How to Convert RAF to MPG
- Upload Your RAF File: Drag and drop your
.rafphoto onto the page or click "+ Add Files" to browse. You can queue several Fujifilm RAW files at once, and "Merge images" combines them into one clip. - Set the Image Duration: Under "Image Duration", choose how long the still is held on screen — the dropdown defaults to "5 seconds per frame" and ranges from a single short frame up to 10 seconds. This sets the length of the resulting clip.
- Set Resolution, Quality Preset, and Background Color: Leave "Video resolution" on "Keep original" or pick a fixed preset; keep the "Quality Preset" on "Very High (Recommended)"; and set a "Background Color" (White by default) to fill any letterbox bars left when the photo's aspect ratio doesn't match the frame.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your MPG. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does converting a RAF photo to MPG actually produce?
A short, silent video that shows your single RAF photo as a still frame for the duration you set. There is no motion and no sound — the converter demosaics and tone-maps the RAW into one ordinary video frame and holds it. If your goal is a picture you can view, print, or post, this is the wrong format; convert to RAF to JPG or RAF to TIFF instead. Choose MPG only when something downstream genuinely needs a .mpg file.
Why is the MPG clip silent?
A RAF holds a photo, and a photo carries no sound, so this image-to-video conversion writes no audio track rather than padding the clip with silence. The MPG is silent in every case. If you need a soundtrack, open the clip in a video editor afterward and add music or narration.
Does the MPG keep my RAF photo's full resolution and bit depth?
No. A RAF stores roughly 14 bits per pixel of linear sensor data with wide editing latitude. To make a video frame, that data is demosaiced and tone-mapped down to an ordinary 8-bit MPEG frame, and a high-megapixel image is scaled to fit the chosen resolution. The video is a rendered, baked-in interpretation — it does not preserve the highlight recovery or detail of the original RAW. Keep the .raf as your master.
Does the converter handle Fujifilm's X-Trans sensor files?
Yes. Many Fujifilm X-series bodies use the X-Trans color filter array — a non-Bayer pattern — rather than the standard Bayer grid, so X-Trans RAFs need a demosaic step tuned for that layout. The converter demosaics the RAF on our servers before encoding the video frame, so both X-Trans and Bayer-based Fujifilm RAFs are supported. If you want maximum detail from an X-Trans file, keep the original .raf and develop it in an X-Trans-aware editor such as Fujifilm X RAW Studio, RawTherapee, or Capture One rather than relying on a baked-in video frame.
Should I use MPG or MP4 for a RAF-derived clip?
MP4 (H.264) for almost everything. The .mpg output here carries MPEG-2, a 1990s codec built for DVDs and set-top boxes — larger files, softer image, and patchy support on modern phones and browsers. Choose RAF to MP4 for sharing, editing, or web use, and reserve MPG for a player or DVD-authoring tool that specifically requires that container.
Why is the converted clip larger than the original photo, and what can I do about it?
MPEG-2 is an older, low-efficiency codec, and holding a still for several seconds at video bitrates can produce a file bigger than the source photo. In our testing, a single RAF held for 5 seconds and encoded as MPG produced a short standard-definition clip noticeably heavier than the same image saved as a high-quality JPG. Shorten the "Image Duration", or if the file needs to be smaller still, run the result through the video compressor.
Can I combine several Fujifilm photos into one MPG?
Yes. Add multiple .raf files and choose "Merge images" to chain them into a single MPG, each frame held for the Image Duration you set; "Video per image" gives one clip per photo instead. Every frame is still a motionless still — the result is a silent slideshow, not footage with movement.
Does it matter whether my RAF is compressed or uncompressed?
No. Fujifilm bodies can record uncompressed or lossless-compressed RAF, but lossless compression only shrinks the file on the card — it carries identical image data, so the rendered video frame is the same either way. Both are demosaiced on our servers before the frame is encoded, including the X-Trans color-filter layout many X-series cameras use.
How are my files handled, and how long are they kept?
Your RAF is uploaded over an encrypted connection, rendered on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion — no sign-up, no watermark, and your photos are never shared or made public.