SRF File Extension

What is SRF file?

SRF file extension is used by RAW image files generated by Sony digital cameras. SRF file stores data in uncompressed and unprocessed form exactly as it was captured by the camera’s CMOS image sensor.

Image editing features

RAW images can be seen as digital counterparts to photo negatives and can be edited after having been saved into a file. Users can modify image parameters and save the finished photo as, for example, JPEG or PNG image. Elements of SRF image which can be edited are the following:

• contrast,
• saturation,
• sharpness,
• exposure,
• color temperature,
• white balance.

High-quality image

SRF files store high-quality and high-fidelity images because the all information captured by the sensor when making a photo is saved directly as raw image.

Programs which support SRF file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with SRF files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. SRF files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/19/2020

How to open file with SRF extension?

Problems with accessing SRF may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Sony RAW Image files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SRF files.

Step 1. Download and install Adobe Photoshop

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SRF files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Adobe Photoshop or different compatible program, such as Canvas, Aperture, Google Picasa. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SRF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Adobe Photoshop installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop

If you already have Adobe Photoshop installed on your systems and SRF files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why SRF files are not compatible with Adobe Photoshop. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe Photoshop.

Step 3. Associate Sony RAW Image files with Adobe Photoshop

If you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SRF on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the SRF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe Photoshop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SRF files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SRF extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SRF extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the SRF file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SRF file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the SRF file for viruses or malware

If the SRF is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the SRF file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SRF file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the SRF file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the SRF file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Adobe Photoshop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SRF extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Sony RAW Image files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the SRF files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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