raw format

What is a .3FR file?

3FR is Hasselblad’s raw format from medium-format cameras.

Full name
Hasselblad Raw
Developed by
Hasselblad
Released
2004
Extension
.3fr
MIME type
image/x-hasselblad-3fr
Transparency
No

How to open a 3FR file

3FR opens in Phocus and Adobe Camera Raw.

What 3FR files are used for

Professional photography

Maximum dynamic range and editing latitude.

Color grading

Recover highlights and shadows non-destructively.

Archival masters

Keep the untouched original alongside exports.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Maximum editing latitudeNo transparency support
Needs raw-capable software

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Frequently asked questions

3FR is Hasselblad’s raw format from medium-format cameras.

3FR opens in Phocus and Adobe Camera Raw.

3FR is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.

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No — 3FR doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.