iamimdoc

I purchased a New Q device to backup SD card form a Sony Alpha6400 to a solid state drive. That works

When I attach my 32gb low end iPad (iOS 16.2) via Wi-Fi to the device, I can see a directory/folder of the Sony Raw files on the solid state drive

When I try to view the files, I get an error message stating no app available to read the files. I have searched but don’t see a simple solution for a RAW file reader/ displayer for the iPad. It appears this functionality should be built into the iOS. If so, I don’t see away to get it functioning. There are discussions about setting things to read RAW files but I don’t see these settings

I just want to view the files on a larger screen while on vacation.

I don’t need or want to edit, email, upload, etc, etc

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks

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Not realistic to expect a raw file reader built into the iOS, not worth looking for it. Check Sonys support and downloads page to see if theres anything for your OS.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I-pads can read these raw files, which includes his Sony:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213267

Apple Community Support:
https://discussions.apple.com/welcome

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iamimdoc

I saw this list but my IOS 16 on iPad doesn’t display the file. There was talk about changing settings in the Apple photos app but I did see any settings to change.

I do not want to put the files on the iPad (limited space); I just want to scan through them and view them quickly.

banjoboy Loc: Austin, TX

You need to download and install Sony Imaging Edge from the App Store. It displays .ARW files and allows some simple edits if desired.

iamimdoc

Could not get that to work as it seems to want iPad to be tethered to a camera.

In talk,no with Apple, not clear all iPads can read/display raw files. Mine is several generations old…

My solution is to use RAW + JPEG as the iPad can display the jpegs. Wasted space but will work

The device is pretty useful. Can act as a battery for charging, a router and backups files to a ssd with no computer involved. Size of a pack of cigarettes and very light. IMO, worth 70.00

lreisner Loc: Union,NJ

If you have a Lightroom subscription, download the Adobe Lightroom App for Apple. You can then even back up your pictures to the cloud if you want to in your Adobe account.