wic codec pack for Digital Camera ( RAW format )

If you need information about what is a Wic codec ( Windows Image Component ), We recommand to read the Wikipedia page

Wic codec is required if you have a DSLR digital camera such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and you are shooting in RAW format

You can download a wic codec for each manufacturor

We recommand a simple solution Fast Picture viewer Codec, which will not only allow you to read the raw files, but also to optimize speed reading and file orientation of the jpeg thumbnails in windows

Buy FastPicture viewer wic codec , this one read the most format and also fix the jpeg rotation in thumb view of windows explorer

Microsoft Camera pack  is a free alternative from Microsoft to support in your photo editing software new format from your digital camera such as Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony etc…