Convert PEF to JPG.
Develop a Pentax PEF RAW file into a JPG you can share, print or edit anywhere, without installing RAW software.
What PEF is
PEF is the Pentax Electronic File, the RAW format of Pentax and Ricoh DSLRs. Many apps and phones cannot preview it.
How it is developed
LibRaw develops the sensor data at full resolution with the camera's recorded white balance and a standard tone curve, giving a faithful, ready-to-share image.
Keep the RAW for editing
The PEF holds more latitude than any JPG. Keep it for edits, and use the JPG for sharing and printing.
How it works
- 01
Upload your PEF
Drop a file or pick one from your device. Private by default.
- 02
Develop with LibRaw
LibRaw demosaics the sensor data at full resolution with your camera's white balance.
- 03
Download
Grab your JPG.
Full sensor resolution
Camera white balance, natural colour
High-quality JPG with full colour detail
Private uploads, auto-deleted after 1 hour
No watermark, no signup to try
What changes from PEF to JPG
PEF is a camera RAW file: the sensor's unprocessed data, with the most editing latitude. We demosaic it and apply its embedded profile to produce a standard JPG that opens anywhere and is far smaller, but no longer holds the full RAW dynamic range, so do any heavy edits before converting.
Common questions
Is it free?+
Yes. Convert PEF to JPG free. No signup and no watermark. Free covers 10 server conversions a day, up to 100 MB a file. Pro removes the daily limit and raises the file limit to 2 GB.
Is my file private?+
Your file is uploaded to a private bucket, converted on our own engine, and auto-deleted after 1 hour. It is never sent to a third-party converter.
Are my edits from Lightroom kept?+
No. Edits made in Lightroom, Capture One or the camera's own software live in separate sidecar files or catalogues. The converter develops the RAW data itself with neutral defaults.
How big is the JPG?+
Usually a fraction of the RAW. The JPG is saved at quality 92 with full colour resolution, which looks the same as the developed RAW on screen and in prints.
Is it 16-bit?+
No. The output is 8 bits per channel, which is what JPG and most viewers use. Keep the RAW for heavy editing, where the extra bit depth matters.
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