All about SRF Files

The SRF file type is primarily associated with Samsung Smart TV.

SRFFile Extension SRF
File extension: SRF
File type:  encrypted video recording

What is an SRF file

SRF files mostly belong to Samsung Smart TV by Samsung. SRF filename extension is associated with RAW (uncompressed) high-resolution images captured with DSC and DCR series digital cameras manufactured by Sony. You can view and edit these images with programs like Photoshop and Canvas. SRF is also the filename extension of server response files used in .NET web applications created using Visual Studio. Surface map files used to render virtual environments in Terragen scenery generator have SRF filename extension. LightWave 3D modelling software saves information that define the appearance (shading, color, luminosity) of the surface of 3D objects in SRF files. Siebel CRM customer relationship management software saves repositories in SRF files. BrainVoyager MRI and ECG imaging and data visualization software, uses SRF files to store mesh data structures. SEF files used by PowerBuilder IDE contain function data. Cubase music production software saves its user interface skins in SRF files. LandSerf geospatial software saves GIS data in SRF files.

How do you open SRF files?

You need a suitable software like Samsung Smart TV to open an SRF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SRF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SRF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert SRF files:

  1. Samsung Smart TV by Samsung
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SRF files are often referred to as Samsung Smart TV encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. BrainVoyager (mesh data structures) by Rainer Goebel
    BrainVoyager is a software suite featuring a range of EEG/MEG imaging tools. It is also used to analyze and visualize structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Mesh data structures used by BrainVoyager are saved in SRF files. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
  3. Cubase (resource/skin) by Steinberg
    Cubase is a professional music recording and production software. Resources and skins (themes) used by Cubase are saved in SRF files. This file format is classified as Settings.
  4. FileLocator Pro (search criteria) by Mythicsoft
    FileLocator Pro is a program used to search and find files containing relevant pieces of data in various types of documents. Search criteria used by FileLocator Pro are saved in SRF files. This file format is classified as Data.
  5. Garmin GPS (vehicle image) by Garmin
    Garmin StreetPilot and nuvi GPS units used vehicle images saved in SRF files. The vehicle in the image can be a truck, sedan, helicopter, motorcycle etc. Multiple SRF files are usually distributed as Zip archives. Garmin has discontinued the StreetPilot and nuvi GPS models. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: Garmin tutorials: How to create your vehicle?
  6. LightWave (surface information) by NewTek
    LightWave is a 3D computer-aided design software with surface modeling, animation, digital painting, and game graphics design capabilities. SRF files used by LightWave contain information about the appearance of the surfaces of 3D objects. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
  7. myMP3PRO (skin) by Pinnacle
    myMP3PRO is an obsolete audio editing and special effects software. Skins used to customize the appearance of myMP3PRO's user interface were saved in SRF files. This file format is classified as Settings.
  8. Photoshop (raw image) by Adobe
    Photoshop is a professional photo-editing and graphics design program. When the Camera RAW plugin is installed, Photoshop can be used to edit or develop SRF RAW images captured with DCR and DSC series digital cameras manufactured by Sony. This file format is classified as Camera Raw.
  9. PowerBuilder (function) by Appeon
    PowerBuilder is an integrated development environment for building and deploying enterprise applications. It stores function objects in SRF files. This file format is classified as Developer.
  10. Siebel CRM (repository) by Oracle
    Siebel CRM is a highly customizable customer relationship management application. Repositories containing compiled objects created with the Sielbel Tools component of Siebel CRM are saved in SRF files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Siebel Repository
  11. Smaart (spectrum data) by Rational Acoustics
    Smaart is a program that is used to measure and analyze the acoustics of a given environment. It saves a static snapshot of spectrum measurements and spectrum settings (frequency, display, graph scale etc.) in an SRF file. This file format is classified as Data.
  12. Sun OS (image) by Oracle
    Sun OS (also called Solaris) is a proprietary UNIX-based operating system. Older versions of Sun OS used a raster graphics format that saved bitmaps in SRF files. This format is now obsolete. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
  13. Surfer (data) by Golden
    Surfer is a 3D data analysis and data visualization program. It saves data used to generate data visualization projects in SRF format. This file format is classified as Data.
  14. SurfSaver (data) by askSam
    SurfSaver is a discontinued software that was used to save, search, and organize web pages. Some data used by this program were saved in SRF files. This file format is classified as Data.
  15. Terragen (surface map) by Planetside
    Terragen is a scenery generator compatible with Windows and Mac operating system. Surface maps used to display 3D environments in Terragen are stored in SRF files. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
  16. Visual Studio (server response) by Microsoft
    Visual Studio is an integrated development environment for building cross-platform applications. .NET web-based applications built with some versions of Visual Studio use server response files that have SRF filename extension. These files contain static content (HTML) and tags/templates which are replaced with dynamically generated content at runtime. This file format is classified as Web (source). Related links: ATL Server
  17. You Don't Know Jack (game data archive) by Jackbox
    You Don't Know Jack is a series of comedy and party video games for desktop, mobile, console, and smart TV platforms. It uses game data archives stored as SRF files. This file format is classified as Game.

SRF file format details:

To find out what program is needed to open SRF files, you need to determine the file format. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the SRF files:

The file type with the extension 'SRF' includes many different file formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in SRF files:

All other SRF files (70%) have different formats, frequently e.g. SRF map, FileLocator Pro Search Criteria and Steinberg. Tagged as track, page, plot or skin. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your SRF file!

Technical Data for SRF File Extension

File classification:
Encoded
Related files:
Related links:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: srffile, AppName: FileLocator Pro
EXEFile: FileLocatorPro.exe

ProgramID: srffile, FileType: Server Response File, AppName: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002
EXEFile: devenv.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: srffile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: srffile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Mythicsoft\FileLocator Pro\FileLocatorPro.exe %1

ProgramID: Surfer.Plot
EXEFile: C:\XPB-LI~1\GOLDEN~1.SUR\PROGRA~1\GOLDEN~1\Surfer8\surfer.exe %1

ProgramID: VisualStudio.srf.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.srf.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: VCExpress.srf.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde %1

ProgramID: ACDSee 8.0.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe %1

ProgramID: VCExpress.srf.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopProX.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\Paint Shop Pro X.exe

ProgramID: MediaCenter.11.File
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\MC11.exe /Play

ProgramID: VisualStudio.srf.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe

ProgramID: FastStone.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FastStone Image Viewer\FSViewer.exe

ProgramID: PaintShopProPhotoXI.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo XI\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo.exe

ProgramID: SnapfireI.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Snapfire Plus\Corel Snapfire.exe

ProgramID: SRFFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Course Technology\SAM xp\SamShell.exe

ProgramID: MediaCenter.11.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: FastStoneMV.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FastStone MaxView\MaxView.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.CameraRawFileSony.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhootoshopCS\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe

ProgramID: VCExpress.srf.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe

ProgramID: VisualStudio.srf.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe

ProgramID: MyViewPad.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe

ProgramID: FastStone.srf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FastStone\FSIV\FSViewer.exe

ProgramID: Sony SRF Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\RAW Thumbnail Viewer\RAW Thumbnail Viewer.exe


an srf encrypted video recording is a special file format by Samsung and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SRF files

  • Associate the SRF file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open encrypted video recordings. Because only the current version supports the latest SRF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Samsung manufacturer website after an available Samsung Smart TV update.
  • To make sure that your SRF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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