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SRF to AW Converter

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RAW Data Extraction

SRF contains full sensor data from Sony cameras — the converter extracts maximum quality when producing AW output.

Any Device Works

Convert SRF to AW from any device — Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile. All you need is a web browser.

Batch Processing

Upload multiple SRF files at once and convert them all to AW in a single session — saves time on large photo sets.

How to convert SRF to AW

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

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Choose aw 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 aw file right afterwards

About formats

SRF (Sony RAW Format) is the earliest proprietary RAW image format used by Sony digital cameras, introduced in 2003 with the Cyber-shot DSC-F828 and also used by the DSC-V3 compact camera. SRF files capture the unprocessed sensor readout at 12 bits per channel, preserving the raw Bayer-pattern data from the camera's CCD sensor before any demosaicing, white balance, or compression processing. The DSC-F828 was notable for its unique 4-color RGBE (Red, Green, Blue, Emerald) CCD sensor design — an attempt to capture a wider color gamut by adding a cyan-shifted fourth color filter element — and SRF files from this camera store the raw 4-color mosaic data needed to take advantage of this unconventional sensor layout. The format uses a proprietary container structure with Sony-specific metadata tags recording exposure parameters, lens position, and camera settings. SRF was succeeded by SR2 and then ARW as Sony expanded into interchangeable-lens cameras with the Alpha DSLR system from 2006 onward. One advantage is the capture of data from genuinely innovative sensor technology — the DSC-F828's 4-color filter array was a unique experiment in consumer camera design, and SRF files preserve the raw 4-channel data that enables exploration of the extended color gamut this sensor design was intended to provide, particularly in the cyan-green portion of the spectrum where standard Bayer sensors have gaps. Despite the format's obscurity, SRF files remain processable: Adobe Camera Raw, dcraw, LibRaw, and RawTherapee all support SRF, ensuring these early Sony RAW files remain accessible for modern processing.
Developer: Sony
Initial release: 2003
AW is the document format of Applix Words, the word processor component of the Applix office suite (later renamed Anyware Office) developed by Applix, Inc. for Unix and Linux workstations. The suite targeted enterprise Unix environments during the 1990s, providing word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation capabilities on platforms like Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, and Linux where Microsoft Office was unavailable. AW files store formatted text documents with support for character and paragraph styling, page layout, tables, headers and footers, and embedded graphics. The format uses a proprietary binary structure optimized for the Applix application's internal document model. Applix Words gained particular visibility in the Linux community during the late 1990s when it was bundled with several commercial Linux distributions as their default word processor before OpenOffice.org became widely available. One advantage was native Unix platform support — Applix provided professional word processing capabilities on Unix workstations at a time when few commercial alternatives existed. The format's tight integration with other Applix suite components enabled cross-referencing between word processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Applix was acquired by Cognos in 2003, and the office suite was discontinued. AW files are primarily encountered today in archived documents from Unix enterprise environments of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Developer: Applix, Inc.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert SRF to AW?

SRF is Sony's earliest RAW format from their first Alpha cameras — converting to AW is essential since virtually no current software reads it.

What opens AW files?

AW files can be opened with Applix office suite and compatible word processors.

Is there a cost for converting SRF to AW?

Convertio offers free conversions for standard use. Premium plans are available for users who need higher volume.

Are my SRF files safe during conversion?

Uploaded SRF files are deleted immediately after conversion. AW outputs are automatically removed within 24 hours.

Can I convert SRF to AW on my phone?

Yes — Convertio works in mobile browsers on both iOS and Android. Upload your SRF file and get AW output instantly.