Convert SR2 to JPEG

Convert Sony SR2 RAW files to JPEG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: .sr2

0.25 1 8

Adjust image brightness. 1.0 = default, higher = brighter, lower = darker.

0 1 2

Adjust color saturation. 1.0 = default, higher = more vivid, lower = more muted.

0 0 9

Recover blown-out highlights. 0 = off, higher = more aggressive recovery.

Key Facts

Category
Images, Audio & Video
Input Types
file, text, range
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Easily convert your Sony SR2 RAW camera files into high-quality JPEG images. This tool automatically extracts original dimensions and metadata while giving you precise control over output quality, dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.

When to Use

  • •When you need to share or preview Sony SR2 RAW photos on devices that do not support RAW formats.
  • •When you want to quickly adjust brightness, saturation, or recover highlights of an SR2 image before exporting it to JPEG.
  • •When you need to resize large Sony SR2 RAW files to specific dimensions for web use or email attachments.

How It Works

  • •Upload your Sony SR2 RAW file using the file selector.
  • •Set your desired JPEG quality, optional width or height constraints, and adjust image parameters like brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
  • •Click convert to process the RAW file, extract metadata, and download the optimized JPEG image.

Use Cases

Converting Sony SR2 RAW files to web-ready JPEGs with custom compression quality.
Adjusting exposure and color saturation on raw camera files without needing heavy desktop editing software.
Batch-preparing raw photos for client previews by resizing them to smaller dimensions.

Examples

1. Quick Web Export for Sony SR2 Photos

Freelance Photographer
Background
A photographer needs to send quick, low-resolution previews of a photoshoot shot on a Sony camera to a client.
Problem
The original SR2 RAW files are too large to email and cannot be opened by the client.
How to Use
Upload the SR2 file, set the JPEG quality to 80, set the output width to 1200 pixels, and leave the height blank to maintain the aspect ratio.
Example Config
Quality: 80, Width: 1200
Outcome
A lightweight, web-friendly JPEG image that is easy to email and view on any device.

2. Enhancing and Converting a Dark SR2 Landscape Shot

Landscape Hobbyist
Background
An amateur photographer captured a sunset in SR2 format, but the foreground is underexposed and the sky highlights are slightly blown out.
Problem
The image needs quick brightness adjustment and highlight recovery before saving as a JPEG.
How to Use
Upload the SR2 file, set Brightness to 1.4, Saturation to 1.2, and Highlight Recovery to 5.
Example Config
Brightness: 1.4, Saturation: 1.2, Highlight Recovery: 5
Outcome
A vibrant JPEG with balanced exposure, recovered sky details, and enhanced color saturation.

Try with Samples

image, jpg, camera-raw
Camera RAW Photo File Samples
Downloadable sample files covering Sony ARW/SRF/SR2, Canon CR2/CR3/CRW, Adobe DNG, Nikon NEF/NRW, Fuji RAF, Olympus ORF, Panasonic RW2, Leica RAW/DNG, and a generic RAW binary file for testing camera RAW upload workflows.
preferred input family camera raw
camera-raw
Web Image Processing Python Samples
Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
matched family image,jpg
image, jpg
Web Image Processing Go Samples
Web Go image processing examples including image reading/saving, image resizing, and format conversion
matched family image,jpg
image, jpg
JPG Samples
Sample JPG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions
matched family image,jpg
image, jpg

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FAQ

What is an SR2 file?

An SR2 file is a proprietary RAW image format used by certain Sony digital cameras to store uncompressed image data.

Can I resize my image during the conversion?

Yes, you can specify an optional maximum width or height in pixels to resize the output JPEG.

How do I recover overexposed areas in my SR2 photo?

You can adjust the Highlight Recovery slider to a higher value (up to 9) to restore details in blown-out highlights.

Does this converter preserve metadata?

Yes, the converter automatically extracts and preserves image dimensions and metadata from the original SR2 RAW file.

What is the maximum file size supported?

The tool supports Sony SR2 RAW files up to 200 MB in size.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/sr2-to-jpg

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes -
quality text No -
width text No -
height text No -
brightness range No Adjust image brightness. 1.0 = default, higher = brighter, lower = darker.
saturation range No Adjust color saturation. 1.0 = default, higher = more vivid, lower = more muted.
highlight range No Recover blown-out highlights. 0 = off, higher = more aggressive recovery.

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/sr2-to-jpg to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-sr2-to-jpg": {
      "name": "sr2-to-jpg",
      "description": "Convert Sony SR2 RAW files to JPEG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=sr2-to-jpg",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]