RAF to ICO Converter

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a RAF file?

The RAF extension identifies a raw image file generated by Fujifilm digital cameras. It contains unprocessed data directly from the camera's image sensor-typically Fujifilm's proprietary X-Trans CMOS or standard Bayer filter arrays-along with a JPEG preview and Exif metadata. The file structure encapsulates the sensor's exact luminance values and color information before demosaicing or gamma correction is applied. This format allows for extensive post-processing flexibility regarding white balance, exposure, and color grading compared to compressed formats.

How to open a RAF file

To view or edit RAF files, users require software capable of interpreting the specific sensor data mapped in the file header. Fujifilm provides 'Fujifilm X RAW STUDIO' for native processing. Industry-standard applications such as Adobe Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and the open-source RawTherapee support RAF decoding. Microsoft Windows users may need to install the 'Raw Image Extension' package, while macOS Preview possesses built-in support for most RAF iterations via Apple's Core Image framework.

RAF Technical Info

Full Name: Fuji Raw Image File
Developed By: Fujifilm
Initial Release: 2000
MIME Type: image/x-fuji-raf

What is an ICO file?

The ICO format is an image container specifically designed for Microsoft Windows to store icons for executable files, folders, and applications. Introduced with Windows 1.0, it can encapsulate multiple raster images of varying dimensions and color depths (specifically BMP or PNG frames) within a single file to support dynamic scaling across different display resolutions. The structure comprises an ICONDIR header referencing one or more ICONDIRENTRY directory entries, allowing the operating system to select the appropriate 16x16, 32x32, or 48x48 pixel resource based on the current UI scaling settings.

How to open an ICO file

ICO files are natively supported by the Microsoft Windows operating system, which automatically renders them in the File Explorer and taskbar. On macOS, Apple Preview handles the format natively. For editing or detailed inspection of the contained bitmap layers, raster graphics editors such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop (via plugin), or Paint.NET are required. Web browsers also natively render ICO files when they are designated as favicons.

ICO Technical Info

Full Name: Microsoft Icon File
Developed By: Microsoft
Initial Release: 1985
MIME Type: image/vnd.microsoft.icon

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Developer API

Convert RAF to ICO via API

Automate RAF to ICO conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "raf-to-ico",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "ico"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.raf

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.