SR2 to AVIF Converter

Change SR2 to AVIF — browser-based tool

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Browser-Based Tool

Run the entire SR2 to AVIF conversion in your web browser. No installations, no system requirements beyond internet access.

Wide Format Support

Beyond AVIF, Convertio handles OUT_COUNT+ output formats for SR2 — find the perfect target for any workflow.

Fast Results

Cloud servers process SR2 to AVIF conversion rapidly. Most files are ready for download within seconds.

How to convert SR2 to AVIF

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose avif or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your avif file right afterwards

About formats

SR2 is an early proprietary RAW image format used by Sony for select digital camera models, most notably the Cyber-shot DSC-R1 released in 2005 — a unique fixed-lens camera featuring a large APS-C CMOS sensor that was Sony's first to use this sensor size in a compact body. SR2 files capture the unprocessed 12-bit readout from the camera's sensor in its native Bayer mosaic pattern, preserving the full dynamic range and color information before any demosaicing, white balance adjustment, or tonal processing. The format uses a TIFF-based container structure with Sony-specific metadata tags and lossless compression to keep file sizes manageable while maintaining bit-perfect sensor data preservation. SR2 represents a transitional format in Sony's imaging history: it succeeded the earlier SRF format and preceded the ARW format that would become Sony's standard RAW format across the Alpha mirrorless and DSLR lineup from 2006 onward. The DSC-R1's APS-C sensor paired with a fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar zoom lens made it an unusual proposition — essentially a compact camera with DSLR-class image quality — and SR2 files from this camera are valued by collectors. One advantage is the preservation of data from a unique camera design: the DSC-R1's combination of large sensor and fixed optics produced a distinct imaging character, and SR2 files retain the full RAW flexibility to explore this character with modern processing tools. SR2 files are supported by Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, dcraw, LibRaw, and RawTherapee.
Developer: Sony
Initial release: 2005
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format derived from the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media and specified in February 2019. The format leverages the intra-frame coding tools of AV1 — a royalty-free video codec backed by Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and other major technology companies — to compress still images with substantially higher efficiency than JPEG, PNG, or even WebP. AVIF stores images in the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) container, supporting both lossy and lossless compression, HDR (high dynamic range) with wide color gamuts up to 12-bit depth, alpha transparency, and animated sequences. At equivalent visual quality, AVIF files are typically 30-50% smaller than WebP and 50-70% smaller than JPEG, representing the largest compression improvement in mainstream image formats in over a decade. One advantage is exceptional compression efficiency — AVIF delivers visually indistinguishable images at dramatically lower file sizes, directly reducing bandwidth consumption and improving page load times for web content. The royalty-free licensing model provides another key strength: unlike HEIC/HEIF which relies on patent-encumbered HEVC, AVIF's AV1 foundation is free for anyone to implement without licensing fees. Browser support has reached broad adoption, with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all rendering AVIF natively. The format is rapidly gaining adoption for web images where quality-to-size ratio is paramount.
Initial release: February 8, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert SR2 to AVIF?

SR2 files hold valuable photos from early Sony DSLRs — converting to AVIF ensures they remain usable as software evolves.

What opens AVIF files?

AVIF files can be opened with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, GIMP, and modern image viewers on all platforms.

Does SR2 to AVIF work on Mac and Linux?

Convertio runs entirely in the browser — it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and even mobile devices with no installs.

Is batch conversion available for SR2 to AVIF?

Yes. You can upload many SR2 files together and convert them all to AVIF in a single session.

Is my data secure when converting SR2 to AVIF?

Your privacy is protected — uploaded files are deleted right after processing, and results are purged within 24 hours.

Does converting SR2 to AVIF lose quality?

Convertio extracts full sensor data from your SR2 file. The AVIF output retains excellent quality within the target format capabilities.