Tips to open SRF file

Can't open the SRF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SRF files as well as a list of programs that support SRF files.

SRF file extension

File Name Sony RAW Image
File Developer Sony
File Category Data Files

The SRF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SRF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SRF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SRF file?

The file with the extension SRF is the Data Files file type. It was designed by Sony. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Sony RAW Image is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use Adobe Photoshop, Canvas, Google Picasa in case Aperture cannot be used.

How to open SRF file?

An often recurring problem with Sony RAW Image is that SRF is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SRF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SRF 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 Aperture

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Aperture is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Aperture into the 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 SRF.

Step 2. Create association of Aperture with SRF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SRF file still does not use the Aperture program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SRF file with the Aperture application.

Step 3. Update Aperture to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Aperture program, it is possible that Sony RAW Image requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SRF 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 SRF file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SRF file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SRF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SRF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SRF files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SRF 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SRF to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SRF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SRF file again. However, some background programs may block the SRF file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.