What is a .MOS File And How To Open It – Leaf Imaging

Introduction

While downloading files, you might have downloaded a file with the .mos extension. It is possible that you know what the file does, but you are unsure on how to open it. Fear not, in this article we will show you how to easily open the .mos file in few simple steps on various systems.

What is a .MOS file?

The .MOS file extension is Leaf Camera RAW File. The development of this file was done by Leaf Imaging. The file has the binary format, and it is a camera raw image related file.

How to open a .MOS file?

Below we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to open the .MOS file on various operating systems.

How to open a .MOS file on Windows (7, 8, 10)

The .mos file can be opened in 4 steps on Windows.

1. In the first step you need to download the Adobe DNG Converter software. This software will be used for opening the file. You can also use Corel PaintShop Pro, Phase One Capture One and Adobe DNG Converter software.

2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Adobe DNG Converter software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.

How to open a .MOS file on Mac

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .mos file on Mac in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Phase One Capture One software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. You can also use Phase One Capture One and MacPhun ColorStrokes software.

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Phase One Capture One software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.

Still cannot open the .MOS file?

If you are still unable to open the .MOS file, it might be because you are trying to open the wrong one. The .MOS file extension is similar to other file extensions such as: .mosaic – Frank M. Midgley, .mot – NewTek, .moti – Apple, .motn – Apple, .motr – Apple. You might be trying to open one of them. Please recheck the file extension again.

Conclusion

In this article you have learned how to open the .MOS file with the Adobe DNG Converter, Corel PaintShop Pro, Phase One Capture One programs on Windows and Phase One Capture One, MacPhun ColorStrokes programs on Mac.