.sr2 Sony SR2 raw image
Images
| MIME type | image/x-sony-sr2 |
|---|---|
| Description | Sony SR2 raw image |
| Acronym | SR2 – Sony Raw format 2 |
| Category | Images |
| Based on | image/x-dcraw, image/tiff |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .sr2 file?
A .sr2 file is a “Sony SR2 raw image” (MIME type image/x-sony-sr2). SR2 stands for Sony Raw format 2.
How do I open a .sr2 file?
With any image viewer that supports the format – the Photos app on Windows, Preview on macOS, Eye of GNOME or GIMP on Linux. For unusual formats a converter such as ImageMagick helps.
How can you tell a genuine .sr2 file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.sr2 shows the guessed type.
Which format is .sr2 based on?
Technically a .sr2 file is a subtype of “Digital raw image” (image/x-dcraw), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .sr2?
The MIME type is image/x-sony-sr2. In the Apache web server: AddType image/x-sony-sr2 .sr2; in nginx: types { image/x-sony-sr2 sr2; }.