Convert SR2 to PNG

Convert Sony SR2 RAW files to PNG 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

Convert Sony SR2 RAW camera files to high-quality PNG images while preserving metadata. This tool allows you to adjust brightness, saturation, highlight recovery, and output dimensions, ensuring a seamless conversion process directly in your browser.

When to Use

  • •When you need to share or view Sony SR2 RAW photos on devices that do not natively support RAW formats.
  • •When you want to convert SR2 images to lossless PNG format while adjusting basic exposure settings like brightness and highlights.
  • •When you need to resize high-resolution Sony RAW files to specific dimensions for web publishing or quick previews.

How It Works

  • •Upload your Sony SR2 RAW file using the file selector.
  • •Adjust optional parameters such as PNG compression level, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
  • •Click convert to process the image and download the final PNG file with extracted metadata.

Use Cases

Preparing Sony SR2 RAW photos for web display by converting them to widely compatible PNG format.
Quick color and exposure correction of RAW images using brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery sliders before conversion.
Resizing high-resolution camera files to standard dimensions for digital portfolios.

Examples

1. Converting Overexposed Landscape Photo

Landscape Photographer
Background
A photographer took a scenic shot using a Sony camera, but the sky highlights are slightly blown out in the SR2 RAW file.
Problem
Convert the SR2 file to PNG while recovering highlight details and boosting color saturation.
How to Use
Upload the SR2 file, set Highlight Recovery to 5, Saturation to 1.2, and keep the default PNG compression.
Outcome
A vibrant PNG image with restored cloud details in the sky and enhanced color saturation.

2. Resizing SR2 for Web Portfolio

Web Designer
Background
A designer needs to showcase a high-resolution Sony SR2 photo on a website portfolio but needs a smaller, web-friendly PNG version.
Problem
Convert the heavy RAW file to a PNG with a maximum width of 1200 pixels to optimize loading speed.
How to Use
Upload the SR2 file, set the Output Width to 1200, and set the PNG Compression Level to 9 for maximum compression.
Outcome
A lightweight, web-optimized PNG image resized to 1200px width, ready for online publishing.

Try with Samples

image, png, 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
PNG Samples
Sample PNG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions
title token png
image, png
Web Image Processing Python Samples
Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
matched family image,png
image, png
Web Image Processing Go Samples
Web Go image processing examples including image reading/saving, image resizing, and format conversion
matched family image,png
image, png

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FAQ

What is an SR2 file?

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

Can I resize the image during conversion?

Yes, you can specify an optional output width and height in pixels to resize the image.

How does highlight recovery work?

The highlight recovery option helps restore details in overexposed or blown-out areas of the RAW image.

Will the converted PNG retain my camera's metadata?

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

What is the maximum file size supported?

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

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

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

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes -
compressionLevel 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-png 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-png": {
      "name": "sr2-to-png",
      "description": "Convert Sony SR2 RAW files to PNG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=sr2-to-png",
      "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]