Convert SRF to PNG

Convert Sony SRF 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: .srf

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 SRF RAW camera files directly to lossless PNG images. This online tool automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from your RAW file while allowing you to adjust brightness, saturation, highlight recovery, and output dimensions.

When to Use

  • •When you need to view or share Sony SRF RAW photos on devices that do not support RAW formats.
  • •When you want to convert SRF files to PNG with custom adjustments like brightness, saturation, or highlight recovery.
  • •When you need to resize Sony RAW images to specific dimensions during the conversion process.

How It Works

  • •Upload your Sony SRF RAW file using the file selector.
  • •Adjust optional settings such as PNG compression level, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
  • •Click convert to process the RAW data and download the resulting PNG image.

Use Cases

Preparing Sony SRF RAW photos for web publishing by converting them to standard PNG format.
Quick color and exposure corrections on RAW images without opening heavy desktop editing software.
Batch-ready single file conversion for photographers needing to preview SRF files on non-RAW compatible systems.

Examples

1. Converting Sony SRF for Web Portfolio

Professional Photographer
Background
A photographer shot a gallery using an older Sony camera that outputs SRF RAW files. They need to upload these images to their online portfolio, which only accepts standard web formats like PNG.
Problem
The raw SRF files are too large, unsupported by browsers, and slightly underexposed.
How to Use
Upload the SRF file, set the brightness to 1.2 to fix the underexposure, set the output width to 1920 pixels for web optimization, and set the PNG compression level to 6.
Example Config
File: photo.srf, Brightness: 1.2, Width: 1920, Compression Level: 6
Outcome
A web-ready, optimized PNG image with corrected brightness and a maximum width of 1920 pixels.

2. Recovering Blown-out Highlights in RAW Landscape Photo

Hobbyist Landscape Photographer
Background
A hobbyist captured a sunset landscape in SRF format, but the sky highlights are slightly blown out and the colors look muted.
Problem
The sky details are lost in the bright areas, and the overall image lacks color saturation.
How to Use
Upload the SRF image, set the Highlight Recovery slider to 5, increase Saturation to 1.3, and keep the original dimensions.
Example Config
File: sunset.srf, Highlight Recovery: 5, Saturation: 1.3
Outcome
A vibrant PNG image with recovered cloud details in the sky and enhanced color saturation.

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 SRF file?

An SRF file is a proprietary 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 photo.

Will the conversion preserve image quality?

Yes, converting to PNG provides a lossless output, and you can adjust the compression level from 0 to 9.

Is there a file size limit for the SRF upload?

Yes, the maximum supported file size for a single SRF RAW file is 200 MB.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/srf-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/srf-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-srf-to-png": {
      "name": "srf-to-png",
      "description": "Convert Sony SRF RAW files to PNG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=srf-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]