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Free X3F Converter Online — Convert Sigma Foveon RAW to JPG, PNG

Convert Sigma X3F Foveon RAW photos to JPG, PNG, TIFF and more. Unique 3-layer sensor RAW — convert free in your browser.

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X3F is Sigma's proprietary RAW format from cameras with the unique Foveon X3 sensor — which captures full color at every pixel unlike conventional Bayer sensors. X3F files require Sigma Photo Pro to process properly. PixelForge converts X3F to JPG, PNG, TIFF, or any format in your browser.

What is X3F?

X3F (Sigma Foveon RAW) is Sigma's proprietary RAW format for cameras using the Foveon X3 sensor — a unique 3-layer stacked sensor that captures RGB color information at every pixel, unlike Bayer array sensors. X3F is used in Sigma DP Merrill, DP Quattro, SD Quattro, and fp series cameras. The Foveon sensor produces unique tonality and detail but requires specialized processing.

How to convert X3F online — step by step

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Upload X3F

Click 'Convert Now' and select your Sigma X3F files.

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Choose format

Select JPG, PNG, TIFF, or any output format.

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Adjust settings

Set quality or resize if needed.

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Download

Download your converted files.

Why convert X3F files?

Compatibility

X3F files can only be properly processed in Sigma Photo Pro. Convert to JPG or TIFF for use in any software.

Foveon detail in standard formats

Convert X3F to TIFF to preserve the exceptional per-pixel detail from the Foveon sensor.

Sharing

Convert X3F to JPG to share unique Foveon photos with anyone.

Portfolio

Convert X3F to WebP or JPG for online portfolio display.

Supported X3F conversions

X3F Converter — Frequently Asked Questions

What is an X3F file?

X3F is Sigma's RAW format for Foveon X3 sensor cameras. The Foveon sensor captures RGB at every pixel (no Bayer interpolation), producing unique rendering.

Which Sigma cameras use X3F?

Sigma DP1/DP2/DP3 Merrill, DP Quattro series, SD Quattro, SD Quattro H, and Sigma fp/fp L cameras use X3F format.

Is this X3F converter free?

Yes — completely free, no login, no server uploads.

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