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Why convert SFW to PAL?
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Secure
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
Quality preserved
Maximum quality preserved during conversion.
About the SFW format
SFW — Seattle Film Works
SFW is a proprietary image format used by Seattle Film Works (later PhotoWorks), a film processing service that offered digital images on floppy disks. These files are legacy digital scans from the 1990s when SFW was one of the first mass-market film digitization services.
Common uses
- Recovering Seattle Film Works digital photo scans
- Converting 1990s SFW disk photos to modern formats
- Legacy film scan archiving
- Historical family and event photo recovery
About the PAL format
PAL — 16-bit/pixel YUV
PAL in the ImageMagick context refers to a raw 16-bit-per-pixel YUV color image format used as an intermediate in image processing pipelines. It is separate from the Windows palette (.pal) concept and represents uncompressed YUV pixel data.
Common uses
- Raw YUV image intermediate format
- ImageMagick pipeline image storage
- Color space testing and analysis
- Intermediate format in color conversion workflows
Related conversions
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.