The RevelRaw Blog
Practical guides for photographers who shoot Sony Alpha and edit on a Mac. No gear reviews, no press releases: workflows, settings and technique you can use on tonight's cards.
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July 1, 2026
How to Open ARW Files on a Mac (2026 Guide)
Three ways to open Sony ARW files, why Photos and Preview reject files from newer Alpha bodies, and the fixes that don't involve converting everything to JPEG.
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July 1, 2026
Lightroom Alternatives for Sony Shooters on a Mac (2026)
Six editors that read .ARW files, compared by price model, learning curve and Sony support. Including the one we build, reviewed with the same candor.
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July 1, 2026
RAW vs JPEG on a Sony Alpha: What .ARW Actually Buys You
What the sensor records that a JPEG throws away, three saves only RAW can make, and the two situations where JPEG is the honest answer.
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July 1, 2026
How to Get the Film Look from a Sony RAW File
The four moves behind every convincing film edit, a slider-by-slider recipe, and how Portra and Velvia translate to Sony color.
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July 1, 2026
Instagram Export Settings for Photographers (Size, Color, Sharpness)
The exact dimensions, color space and sharpening that survive Instagram's compression, and why 4:5 should be your default crop.