.PEF File Extension
Pentax Electronic File
| Developer | Pentax |
| Popularity |
2.7 | 24 Votes |
| Category | Camera Raw Files |
| Format | Binary |
What is a PEF file?
A PEF file is a raw camera image created by Pentax digital cameras. It stores image information exactly how it was captured by the camera's CCD sensor, with no compression or color adjustment. Professional photographers typically use PEF files because they store higher-quality images.
PEF files are saved in the Pentax Electronic format utilized by various Pentax camera models. Pentax cameras may store images in slightly different variations of the format. For example, images saved in the Pentax Electronic format may also be saved with a .PTX file extension.
The PEF format is one of many raw image formats utilized by various camera manufacturers. Other raw file types include:
How to open a PEF file
You can open and edit PEF files with various image editing programs, including the software bundled with Pentax digital camera purchases. You can also open PEF files with Microsoft Photos (bundled with Windows) and Apple Preview (bundled with macOS).
Some third-party image editors that support PEF files include Microsoft Photos (bundled with Windows), Adobe Photoshop (Windows and macOS), ACD Systems ACDSee (Windows), and Corel PaintShop Pro (Windows).