File extension .SR
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Raster Bitmap Graphics Format | Sun Microsystems | Raster Image Files |
SR (Sun Raster Image File) is an image file type created by Sun Microsystems, and used mainly for bitmap images. It is composed of either 1, 4, 8 bit planes, or 24 bit true color image modes, and typically accompanied with a header which includes information about the image size and encoding. It supports indexed color, RGB color, and grey-scale images, with compression for both lossless, and lossy data.
Similar File Extensions
SR files are close to other bitmap image formats such as .bmp, .gif, .png, and .tiff.
Compatibility
SR files can be opened and edited with popular image manipulation software such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Corel Paint Shop Pro. It was originally developed to work with the SunOS operating system, but has been ported to almost every industry standard platform since.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Since it is one of the oldest uncompressed graphical formats in existence, SR files are supported by many applications today. However, it not a good choice for web graphics due to its large file sizes. On the other hand, SR supports variable compression techniques suitable for low bandwidth networks such as PDI/PPI (Portable Document Interchange/Personalized Print Information) for rasterization of documents over a network.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .SR) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .SR extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .SR file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .SR extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .SR extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .SR file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .SR file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .SR file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .SR file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .SR file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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