SRF to PDF
Share a Sony SRF photograph as a one-page PDF preview. Camera white balance is applied and output is 8-bit sRGB, not raw sensor data.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
| Specification | SRF | |
|---|---|---|
| MIME Type | - | application/pdf |
| Type | - | document container |
| Compression | - | Flate / JPEG / JBIG2 / CCITT |
| Standard Specification | - | ISO 32000-2:2020 |
| Magic Bytes Header | - | 25 50 44 46 (%PDF) |
Format Overview & Applications
For a Sony archive, pair the page with the SRF and its file identifier so the preview remains easy to browse without mistaking it for the raw master.
Technical Specifications & Codec Breakdown
The SRF file is sent to LibRaw; its AHD demosaic uses camera white balance and the embedded camera matrix, then writes upright 8-bit sRGB pixels for the PDF.
OS & Browser Compatibility
Sony camera software or a compatible raw editor works with the original SRF; a PDF lets an editor, producer, or client comment on the rendered photograph.
Useful info
Check the developed colors against the original raw editor before using the PDF as a color reference; the output is 8-bit sRGB, not the original camera data.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
A 3008×2000 Sony raw frame used in a collection index becomes a 20.1×13.3 inch page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SRF converted using Sony camera color data?
The LibRaw settings request camera white balance and camera color matrix, with sRGB output; the result is a developed 8-bit image.
Can the PDF recover the original raw readings?
The PDF holds the rendered page image; retain the SRF for raw processing or measurement.
Is the PDF enough for a Sony raw archive?
Keep the SRF as the source capture and store this page as its quick-view companion.