.SR File Extension

SR files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Sun Raster Graphic

A Sun Raster Graphic's header always includes the magic number 59a66a95. The data in a SR file may be compressed or uncompressed. SR files contain full-color, paletted, grayscale images, saved with an...

General Information

Title SR File Extension
Extension .sr
Full Form Sun Raster Graphics File
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Sun Microsystems
MIME Type image/x-sun-raster

File Function

Primary Function Store bitmap images
Additional Functions Supports basic image operations
Features Fixed resolution, 1-bit to 32-bit color depth

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed quality
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Image Storage Yes
Image Processing Yes
Legacy Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, software patching

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bmp, .jpeg, .png

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GIMP Free Windows, Mac, Linux
XnView Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Netpbm Free Various Unix

Type 2: Sega Genesis Collection Archive

A Sega Genesis Collection video game may contain a compressed archive with a .SR file extension. It contains files used by the included games. SR files use zlib compression. These archives store game ...

General Information

Title SR File Extension
Extension .sr
Full Form Sega Genesis Collection Archive File
File Type Game Archive File
Developer Sega
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Game resource archive
Features Compressed, Encapsulated

File Characteristics

Quality High, Original
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Emulation Yes
Game Modding Limited
Data Extraction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verify source, Use emulators

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1988
Latest Version Varies by emulator

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .smd, .bin, .gen, .md

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Kega Fusion Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Gens Free Windows
MEGA Free Windows