File Extension Database

Open SRF File

The SRF extension files have various different uses, namely:

Sony Image RAW File

In this application, the SRF file extension is used by RAW image files generated by Sony digital cameras.

In this case, the SRF file stores data in uncompressed and raw form exactly as it was captured by the camera's CMOS image sensor.

Server Response File

In this use case, the SRF file is a file used by Visual Studio .NET applications and processed by the ATL Server engine, that's why the acronym SRF Server Response File.

The SRF file can contain both static HTML and script tags that produce dynamically generated content when the page loads.

A very common use for this SRF file is when it is named 'login.srf', which is commonly used by secure websites.

LightWave Surface File

In this use case, the SRF file is a 3D appearance file created by LightWave 3D, a modeling and rendering application.

LightWave 3D is a 3D computer graphics program developed by NewTek.

The SRF, for LightWave 3D stores the selected options in the Surface Editor window, which is used to specify the appearance of the surface of a 3D object.

Surfer Project File

The SRF file, in this section, is a project file created by Surfer, a 3D contouring, gridding and surface mapping program.

The SRF file stores the data used to generate a visualization, as well as the visualization itself.

The SRF is typically used by scientists and engineers to create visuals for analysis, publication, and presentation.

It is important to know that SRF files are not backward compatible.

Smaart Spectrum File

An SRF file, in this use, is a data file created by Rational Acoustics Smaart, a program used by audio engineers and technicians to measure and analyze the acoustics of an environment.

The SRF file contains a static 'snapshot' of the live spectrum measurements, consisting of a measurement signal and an input signal used as a reference, and also stores the spectrum settings, such as the frequency scale of the graph, the spectrograph slice height and RTA display settings.

In the case of Smaart, SRF files were introduced with version 8 and replaced the REF files used by previous versions of Smaart.

Steinberg Resource File

Here, the SRF is a 'skin' file used by Steinberg Cubase, a multitrack recording application.

The SRF stores a bitmap image file as well as the bitmap locations in the Cubase user interface.

The SRF is used to change the appearance of both the application and the associated plug-ins.

Samsung Smart TV Recording File

In this application, an SRF file is a video recording file created by certain Samsung Smart TVs.

The SRF file, in this section, contains, for example, a television program or a movie, recorded on the television.

SRF files are encrypted and can only be opened by the Samsung Smart TV that created them, therefore it is a proprietary format.

Software to open an SRF file

Due to the diversity between formats related to the SRF extension, you must first make sure of the type of format, and then have one of the following software packages:

Typical SRF application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"

Typical SRF mime types:

text/plain

Frequently used application names to open SRF files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0
Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.srf.10.0
VisualStudio.srf.9.0
WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.raw.14.0

How Can I Open SRF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SRF file is to find a SRF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SRF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SRF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SRF file opener then try to search online for "SRF viewer", "application to open SRF file" or "open SRF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SRF file

How Can I Open SRF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SRF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SRF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SRF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SRF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SRF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SRF file then try to search for "SRF viewer", "application to open SRF file" or "read SRF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SRF file

How Can I Open SRF File on Android

If you downloaded a SRF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SRF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SRF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SRF viewer", "SRF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SRF File on iPhone or iPad

To open SRF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SRF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SRF". This way you can find apps which can open SRF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SRF viewer" or "SRF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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