Samsung SRW to PNG Converter
Convert Samsung NX mirrorless system SRW camera raw exposures into lossless PNG raster graphics.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
| Specification | SRW | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| MIME Type | - | image/png |
| Type | - | raster |
| Compression | - | lossless (DEFLATE / LZ77 + Huffman) |
| Standard Specification | - | W3C PNG 3rd Edition |
| Magic Bytes Header | - | 89 50 4E 47 0D 0A 1A 0A |
Format Overview & Applications
Samsung NX mirrorless cameras-such as the flagship NX1, NX500, and NX300-featured groundbreaking Backside-Illuminated (BSI) APS-C sensors that delivered 28 megapixels of remarkable resolution and dynamic range. Although Samsung exited the camera market, thousands of photographers continue to shoot with NX systems. Converting SRW to lossless PNG guarantees long-term usability and pristine reproduction without JPEG compression artifacts.
Technical Specifications & Codec Breakdown
The converter parses Samsung TIFF IFD tags, decodes 14-bit packed Bayer sensor telemetry, applies camera white balance multipliers and color calibration matrices, and encodes a bit-perfect lossless PNG graphic.
OS & Browser Compatibility
Opens natively in all operating systems and creative tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Affinity Photo, macOS Preview, Windows Photos).
Useful info
Export Samsung NX1 28 MP raw captures to lossless PNG to preserve micro-contrast and deep shadows for large-format gallery prints.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
A 38 MB Samsung NX1 SRW raw capture converts into an uncompressed 50 MB lossless PNG raster master in approximately 410 ms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cameras use Samsung SRW raw format?
Samsung NX series mirrorless cameras, including the NX1, NX500, NX300, NX20, and Galaxy NX, use the .srw extension.
Does converting SRW to PNG preserve 28 MP BSI sensor details?
Yes. PNG retains the full original resolution and sharpness of Samsung's advanced BSI sensor without compression loss.
Can I open the resulting PNG on modern smartphones and computers?
Yes. PNG is universally compatible with all modern devices, operating systems, and image applications.