Tips to open SR file
Can't open the SR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SR files as well as a list of programs that support SR files.
SR file extension
| File Name |
Sun Raster Image Format |
| File Developer |
Sun Microsystems |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The SR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SR file on each system platform.
What is SR file?
The SR file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The creator of this file is Sun Microsystems. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Sun Raster Image Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. The GIMP, IrfanView, PMView Pro programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open SR file?
An often recurring problem with Sun Raster Image Format is that SR is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SR files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SR file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file SR.
Programs to open SR file
Remember to download programs supporting SR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with SR files
If, despite the installed application, the SR file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SR file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with Sun Raster Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SR file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SR file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SR file. Sometimes virus-infected SR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SR files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SR files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sun Microsystems help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SR except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SR to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SR to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SR file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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