raw format

What is a .FFF file?

FFF is Hasselblad's flexible raw file from its medium-format cameras and digital backs, holding full sensor data for Phocus editing.

Full name
Hasselblad Flexible File
Developed by
Hasselblad
Released
2004
Extension
.fff
MIME type
image/fff
Transparency
No

How to open a FFF file

FFF opens in Hasselblad Phocus and Lightroom; convert to DNG/TIFF for other editors.

What FFF 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
Limited support — may need converting
Needs raw-capable software

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Frequently asked questions

FFF is Hasselblad's flexible raw file from its medium-format cameras and digital backs, holding full sensor data for Phocus editing.

FFF opens in Hasselblad Phocus and Lightroom; convert to DNG/TIFF for other editors.

FFF is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.

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