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What is an Sr2 File and How Can You Open It?
This image format is specific to Sony digital cameras
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re using a Sony Digital camera, you’ll most likely have come across an Sr2 file. It’s a pretty usual file format that stores RAW photos captured by the camera.
Also, if you’ve come across an Sr2 file and unsure on how to open it, this article will explain the process.
What is an Sr2 file?
Sr2 stands for Sony RAW 2. It is a raw camera image format by Sony Digital cameras. An Sr2 file protects the integrity of the original, uncompressed image data and renders it exactly as the camera’s sensor acquired it.
Photos captured on Sony Digital cameras are assigned the .sr2 file extension. Sr2 files are also known as CCD – Sensor RAW Data files which indicates that thefiles are uncompressedand can be processed using the computer.
Due to the RAW state of the files, they can be edited more precisely compared to compressed photographs which are stored at a lower resolution.
How can I open the Sr2 file?
Opening sr2 photo files isn’t as straightforward as opening other image formats like PNG and jpg. You need specially designed software that is compatible with Sony Digital cameras.
In addition, if you attempt to open an the file without the right software, you’ll trigger theWindows cannot open this fileerror or you’ll receive the messageHow do you want to open this file?
Hence, we’re going to discuss how you can open an Sr2 file using Microsoft Windows Photos.
1. Open sr2 Files with Microsoft Photos
Double-click on any .sr2 file to see if you have a suitable app to open the it. If you have a compatible file viewer, the image will open immediately.
However, if you don’t have any suitable app, you’ll see the promptHow do you want to open this fileor the errorWindows cannot open this file. If you don’t have a suitable app, follow the following steps:
Once you’re done, all sr2 files stored on your PC will be opened using the Microsoft Photos app exclusively.
Alternatively, you can open the files using third-party viewing software like:
All of the above applications are suitable for opening this file and other formats.
If you’d like toview RAW files in Windows, be sure to read our guide. We provide you with detailed solutions to view such files.
Further, the sr2 extension isn’t the most common image extension, opening it can often become a bit complicated. With the steps listed above, you should be able to open any file on your PC.
If you’ve got other solutions that helped you open an Sr2 file, do let us know in the comments.
Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
