WebP is Google's modern image format optimized for web delivery, consistently outperforming JPEG in compression efficiency. Converting Sony SRF files to WebP produces fast-loading web images from Sony's first-generation digital cameras — the DSC-F707, DSC-F717, and DSC-V1. These CCD-era cameras produced a warm, film-like rendering that compresses efficiently in WebP's VP8 codec.

For photographers sharing early 2000s Sony photography online — whether for nostalgia, historical documentation, or artistic appreciation — WebP provides the most efficient web format while preserving the distinctive CCD sensor character.

WebP produces 25-34% smaller files than JPEG at equivalent quality. For SRF photography published on websites, blogs, or historical documentation platforms, this means faster loading and lower bandwidth without sacrificing the visual character of Sony's pioneering cameras.

With 97%+ browser support, WebP is the modern standard for web images. Converting endangered SRF files to WebP ensures these photographs are both preserved and efficiently publishable online.

The conversion reads the SRF container, demosaices with Sony's CCD color matrix, then encodes using WebP's VP8 (lossy) or VP8L (lossless) codec. Quality 75-85 from a 5 MP DSC-F717 produces WebP files of approximately 300-700 KB — significantly smaller than equivalent JPEG. The warm CCD palette compresses efficiently. EXIF metadata can be preserved.

WebP is typically 25-34% smaller. A 2 MB JPEG from a DSC-F717 becomes approximately 1.3-1.5 MB as WebP.

Yes. At quality 75+, the warm, smooth CCD rendering is maintained with no visible degradation.

Yes. WebP provides better quality at smaller file sizes. The only downside is slightly less universal support in email clients.

WebP is designed for web delivery. For archival, use TIFF or PNG. WebP is your distribution format, not your master format.

Yes. WebP supports EXIF and ICC profile embedding, preserving camera info and color management data.

Device	SRF	WebP
Windows PC	Partial	Partial
macOS	Partial	Partial
iPhone/iPad	Partial	Partial
Android	Partial	Native
Linux	Partial	Partial
Web Browser	No	Native

Feature	SRF	WebP
Full Name	Sony RAW (Cyber-shot)	WebP Image
Extension	.srf	.webp
Best For	Sony Cyber-shot	Superior compression

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