Convert multiple RAW files to JPEG using Sony Image Data Lightbox

January 26, 2009 · Filed Under Digital photography 
From: Shawn Gay

It’s quite convenient to do bulk conversions of Sony’s RAW format images (.ARW) into .jpeg files using the Sony Image Data Lightbox software. It’s basically a four step process. Following are step-by-step instructions with screen shots to help out.

  1. Select “Thumbnails Only” preview mode using the button on the upper right of the main toolbar.
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  2. Select multiple RAW files by holding down the SHIFT or CTRL button.
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  3. Click the RAW->Output toolbar button.
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  4. Adjust the output RAW processing method, the output data format, the output file folder, and the file naming convention using the Output dialog and click “Save”.
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This batch processing capability makes it easy as pie to get JPEG’s from several RAW files as long as you don’t need to make lots of different white balance or other adjustments.

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