Extract text from Blackmagic RAW videos (BRAW)
To convert BRAW videos to another format, you need DaVinci Resolve or other Video software.
To convert other file formats to the "RAW Video Footage" file type, you need software like DaVinci Resolve or a similar tool.
A .BRAW file is a proprietary digital video format created by Blackmagic Design to store raw sensor data from their line of cinema cameras. Unlike standard video files where color and exposure are baked in, .BRAW acts as a "digital negative," allowing filmmakers to adjust ISO, white balance, and exposure during post-production without degrading image quality.
While this flexibility is vital for professional color grading, it is a major drawback for general use. .BRAW files are not supported by standard media players like VLC or Windows Media Player, and they cannot be uploaded directly to platforms like YouTube or Instagram. Furthermore, the files are often massive, requiring high-speed storage and powerful GPUs to play back smoothly. Even professional editors using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro often face compatibility hurdles, requiring specific plugins or transcoding to work with the footage efficiently.
To share these files with clients or view them on standard devices, you must convert them. For web streaming and quick previews, converting to MP4 (H.264) is ideal. For editing in non-Blackmagic software, transcoding to intermediate formats like Apple ProRes 422 (.MOV) or Avid DNxHR preserves the visual fidelity while making the file easier for the computer to process.
Convert.Guru analyzes your BRAW file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert BRAW file to MOV, MP4, DNG, AVI, WMV, FLV, WEBM, MKV, M4V, 3GP, OGV or ASF, you can use DaVinci Resolve or similar software from the "Digital Cinema Video Capture" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MTS, MOV, RMVB, DIVX, RM, H264, TS, WMV, VOB, MP4, XVID or AVI files to BRAW, try DaVinci Resolve or another comparable tool in the "Digital Cinema Video Capture" category.
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