# RawCatch: RAW Wireless FTP — Receive Sony ARW over Wi-Fi

> Wireless RAW photo receiver for Sony cameras to iPhone/Mac via FTP. (iPhone/iPad app by Applage LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawcatch-raw-wireless-ftp/id6766894961 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Applage LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555340744)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2026-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rawcatch-raw-wireless-ftp/id6766894961/reviews.md

## What is RawCatch?

Your Sony Alpha already speaks FTP. RawCatch is the receiver Sony forgot to ship.
                                                                                                                                            
  Take a shot. The full-resolution RAW lands on your iPhone or Mac in seconds — not a downscaled JPEG, not after waiting for the sluggish   
  Creators' App. RawCatch listens on your local Wi-Fi, accepts the file straight from the camera's built-in FTP transfer, and shows you a   
  preview with full EXIF before the next frame goes off.                                                                                    
                                                            
  What it does:                                                                                                                             
  • Receives ARW over Wi-Fi via the camera's native FTP transfer
  • Real-time progress: live byte counter, transfer speed, ETA                                                                              
  • Embedded RAW preview + full EXIF (camera, lens, ISO, shutter, focal)                                                                    
  • Auto-saves to your Photos library (with your permission)                                                                                
  • Delete in the app → also deletes from Photos                                                                                            
  • Survives the screen turning off mid-transfer                                                                                            
  • One codebase for iPhone and Mac                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                            
  What it fixes:                                                                                                                            
  • Creators' App has no RAW over the air. RawCatch: RAW first.                                                                             
  • Transfer & Tagging Add-on is JPEG-only and unstable. RawCatch is built on Apple's Network.framework.                                    
  • Other FTP server apps die in the background. RawCatch keeps the socket alive.                                                           
  • Sony's "100MSDCF / 101MSDCF" per-session folders break Lightroom watch folders. RawCatch flattens everything into one destination.      
                                                                                                                                            
  Tested on Sony A7 III. Onboarding includes setup steps for A7 IV, A7R IV/V, α1, A9 II/III, FX3 and a generic fallback for other Sony      
  bodies.                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                            
  No subscription. No cloud lock-in. No analytics. No accounts. Files stay between your camera, your device, and your Photos library.       
  
  RawCatch is an independent project, not affiliated with Sony Group Corporation.

## Key features

- Receive ARW files over Wi-Fi
- Real-time transfer progress
- Embedded RAW preview with EXIF
- Auto-save to Photos library
- Delete from app also deletes from Photos
- Background transfer support


## Frequently asked questions about RawCatch

### What is RawCatch?

RawCatch is a utility app designed to receive full-resolution RAW (ARW) photos from compatible Sony cameras directly to your iPhone or Mac over Wi-Fi using the camera's built-in FTP transfer.

### How does RawCatch transfer files?

It utilizes the camera's native FTP transfer protocol to send files wirelessly over your local Wi-Fi network to the RawCatch app on your device.

### Can I see my photos before they are fully transferred?

Yes, RawCatch provides an embedded RAW preview along with full EXIF data, allowing you to see the image and its details in real-time during the transfer.

### Does RawCatch save files automatically?

With your permission, RawCatch can automatically save the received ARW files to your device's Photos library. Deleting a file within the app will also remove it from your Photos library.

### What Sony cameras are supported by RawCatch?

The app has been tested on the Sony A7 III and includes setup steps for models like the A7 IV, A7R IV/V, α1, A9 II/III, FX3, and provides a generic fallback for other Sony bodies.

### Does RawCatch work if my screen turns off?

Yes, RawCatch is designed to survive the screen turning off mid-transfer, ensuring that your files continue to transfer reliably without interruption.

### Is RawCatch free to use?

Yes, RawCatch is currently available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its use.

### How often is RawCatch updated?

The app was last updated on July 6, 2026, indicating recent development. It is currently on version 1.0.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

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