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RealVideo at a glance
RealVideo
Convert RealVideo files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.rv, .rm, .rmvb
MIME types
video/vnd.rn-realvideo, video/x-real-video
Created
1997
Inventor
RealNetworks
Status
legacy
ARW at a glance
ARW
Convert ARW files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.arw
MIME types
image/arw
Created
2006
Inventor
Sony
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | RealVideo | ARW |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 1997 | 2006 |
| Inventor | RealNetworks | Sony |
| Status | legacy | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use RealVideo
- Your source file is already in RealVideo.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to ARW.
- RealVideo is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use ARW
- Your target workflow expects ARW.
- Improve delivery compatibility with ARW.
- ARW is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert RealVideo to ARW?
Convert to ARW when preserving Sony camera originals or returning processed material to a Sony raw workflow.
It is useful for archival retention, high-latitude editing, and non-destructive photographic post-processing.
What changes when converting RealVideo to ARW?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to ARW removes layer support. Moving to ARW adds camera raw data. Moving to ARW removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting RealVideo to ARW?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.