Raw Image Extension: While Microsoft has a free codec pack to support RAW images in Windows 7 and Windows 8, its latest operating system does not offer support for this particular image format in File Explorer and the default Photos app.
Fortunately, the issue ends today, as Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 RAW extension in the Microsoft Store, which supports the RAW format used by most cameras.
The Raw Image Extension adds native viewing support for images captured in raw format produced by many mid- to high-quality digital cameras. By installing the package, you will be able to view thumbnails and metadata of raw file formats in Windows File Explorer or view images in the Photos app. The current version of the extension supports a long list of cameras, however some Raw formats such as .CR3 and .GPR are not currently supported. This package is made possible by the open source libraw project (https://www.libraw.org). See https://www.libraw.org/supported-cameras for a list of supported cameras.
In addition to the ability to view thumbnails in Explorer and view images in the Photos app, the extension also brings support for EXIF data used in the file format.
