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Convert SRF to PSD — Free Online Converter

Convert Sony Raw Format (.srf) to Photoshop Document (.psd) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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Upload your .srf file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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About SRF to PSD Conversion

PSD (Photoshop Document) is Adobe's native format for professional image editing. Converting Sony SRF files to PSD opens photographs from Sony's first digital cameras to modern editing tools. The DSC-F707 and DSC-F717 with their Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lenses captured remarkable images for their era — PSD conversion enables revisiting and enhancing these photographs with Photoshop's complete toolset.

The warm, film-like CCD rendering of Sony's first cameras gives their photographs a distinctive character. PSD conversion preserves this starting point while enabling advanced retouching, compositing, color grading, and creative editing that were not possible when these cameras were in use.

Why Convert SRF to PSD?

PSD provides full access to Photoshop's professional editing capabilities: layers, masks, adjustment layers, healing tools, and non-destructive workflows. For photographers with SRF archives who want to revisit and enhance their earliest digital work with modern tools, PSD conversion creates permanently editable files.

As SRF support in RAW editors diminishes, PSD conversion captures a processed interpretation that remains fully editable in the Adobe ecosystem. This is particularly valuable for the DSC-F717 and DSC-V1, whose CCD images benefit greatly from modern noise reduction and sharpening algorithms.

Common Use Cases

  • Open Sony DSC-F717 photographs in Photoshop for modern retouching and enhancement
  • Create layered composites from DSC-F707 Carl Zeiss captures in Photoshop
  • Restore and enhance early 2000s Sony digital photographs with modern editing tools
  • Prepare DSC-V1 images for creative editing in Affinity Photo or GIMP via PSD format
  • Apply modern noise reduction and sharpening to SRF-era CCD sensor output in Photoshop

How It Works

The conversion reads the SRF CCD Bayer data, demosaices with Sony's early color matrix, and writes a PSD with a single background layer. 8-bit or 16-bit depth is supported. Sony's CCD rendering is captured in the ICC profile. Internal PSD compression uses lossless RLE or ZIP. A 5 MP DSC-F717 at 8-bit produces a PSD of approximately 10-15 MB.

Quality & Performance

PSD uses lossless internal compression, preserving the full processed quality from SRF conversion. At 16-bit depth, the complete tonal range from Sony's CCD sensor is available for editing. The distinctive warm rendering and smooth gradients of early Sony CCD technology are maintained with full fidelity for creative enhancement.

SHARP EngineFastMinimal Quality Loss

Device Compatibility

DeviceSRFPSD
Windows PCPartialPartial
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNo

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Convert at 16-bit for maximum editing flexibility — early CCD images benefit from modern enhancement tools
  • 2Modern noise reduction in Photoshop can dramatically clean up Sony CCD sensor noise from this era
  • 3The warm CCD color rendering provides an appealing starting point for creative color grading
  • 4PSD files from 5 MP SRF cameras are compact — easily managed by any modern computer
  • 5Keep original SRF files for future RAW reprocessing while using PSD for current edit projects

SRF to PSD opens Sony's first-generation camera output to professional editing. The warm CCD character provides a distinctive starting point for modern creative work in Photoshop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Modern noise reduction, sharpening, and color grading tools can significantly enhance these CCD images beyond what was possible when the cameras were current.
16-bit for editing and enhancement. 8-bit for general use. The extra depth is valuable when applying significant adjustments.
Yes. GIMP reads PSD files including layers. Affinity Photo also provides excellent compatibility.
Yes. The warm, smooth CCD rendering is captured during conversion and preserved losslessly in PSD.
Yes. Photoshop's AI-powered noise reduction and sharpening tools work on PSD layers and can dramatically improve early CCD image quality.

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