EXR Converter | FastConvert

How to convert files to EXR?

1

Upload your file

Click the 'Choose File' button or drag and drop your file into the upload area. Supported formats include PNG, JPG, WEBP and more.

2

Select the output format

Make sure EXR is selected as the conversion format. Adjust additional settings if needed.

3

Start the conversion process

Click the 'Convert' button and wait a few seconds. All conversions are performed on our servers.

4

Download the result

Once the process is complete, click the 'Download' button and save the file in EXR format.

Why choose our EXR converter?

We ensure quality, convenience, and support for all formats.

High-quality to EXR conversion

We guarantee precise to EXR file conversion without any loss of quality.

Support for multiple formats

You can convert your to EXR files from over 200 different formats, including images, documents, and more.

Compatible with all devices

Convert to EXR files from any device – whether it's a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

User-friendly interface

Our service is designed to make to EXR conversion easy for everyone in just a few simple steps.

Full data security

All files are transmitted and stored using advanced encryption technologies.

High-speed processing

Thanks to cloud technology, we ensure fast processing even for large to EXR files.

Convert to EXR: supported formats

Convert EXR to other formats

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OpenEXR image

Data type	Image
MIME type	image/x-exr
Developer	Industrial Light & Magic (ILM); maintained by Academy Software Foundation (ASWF)
Primary use cases	CG/VFX rendering outputs, compositing, AOV/pass storage, HDR scene-linear interchange, texture pipelines (mipmaps/ripmaps), deep compositing, archival/intermediate masters in production

What is the EXR file format?

OpenEXR (EXR) is a high-dynamic-range, multi-channel raster image format widely used in VFX and animation pipelines.

EXR file characteristics

Data type	Image
MIME type	image/x-exr
Compression	Optional; multiple lossless and lossy methods are available
Color depth	Commonly 16-bit float per channel (half) or 32-bit float; can also store 32-bit unsigned integer channels
Color space	Typically scene-linear RGB; color characteristics may be described via chromaticities/white point and related header attributes
Transparency support	Yes
Animation support	No
Resolution support	Any; tiled files can store multi-resolution images (mipmaps/ripmaps) in a single file
Metadata	Metadata is stored as typed header attributes (required and optional). OpenEXR supports arbitrary extra attributes; common ones include dataWindow/displayWindow, pixelAspectRatio, lineOrder, compression, and many pipeline/camera/color fields
Standard / Specification	OpenEXR file format specification (ASWF OpenEXR project)
Typical file size	Highly variable. Uncompressed 4K RGBA half-float is ~63 MiB per frame; lossless compression often reduces photographic/grainy images to roughly 35–55% of uncompressed size; multi-layer/deep data increases size
Year introduced	2003

Advantages

The EXR file format offers several advantages that make it suitable for common use cases.

High dynamic range and scene-linear workflow;
Arbitrary channels/AOVs in one file;
Efficient lossless and lossy compression options;
Tiled storage and multi-resolution for large images;
Multi-part and multi-view support;
Deep data support;
Rich metadata;
Industry-standard in VFX/animation

Limitations

The EXR file format has certain limitations that may affect its use in specific scenarios.

Compatibility can vary by pixel type and compression method;
Multi-part/deep workflows generally require OpenEXR 2.0+ capable readers;
No built-in encryption/authentication;
Frame sequences require disciplined naming/storage management

Compatibility

EXR images are widely supported and can be viewed on most devices and platforms.

Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux (widely supported in VFX/CG tools and libraries)
Supported devices: Workstations, render farms, VFX/animation pipelines
Browser support: No
Mobile support: No
Backward compatibility: Yes

Security considerations

Treat EXR as untrusted input: complex headers/attributes, optional deep data, and compression require strict bounds checks. Keep decoders and image tools updated

License

BSD-3-Clause (reference implementation); open format specification

OpenEXR is a professional-grade image format developed by Industrial Light & Magic and maintained as an open project. It supports HDR scene-linear workflows, arbitrary channels (AOVs), rich metadata attributes, scanline or tiled storage, mipmaps/ripmaps (multi-resolution), multi-part and multi-view files, deep data, and multiple lossless/lossy compression methods.

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