3FR to MPG Converter
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3FR is Hasselblad's 3F Raw photo format — a single, very-high-resolution still saved straight off a medium-format Hasselblad sensor, with no in-camera processing baked in. MPG is the legacy MPEG program-stream video container. This converter renders one 3FR photo into a short, silent MPG clip that holds the still on screen for a set duration. It is a genuinely niche conversion: if you only want a viewable picture, convert the 3FR to a still image instead — MPG makes sense only when a player, kiosk, or DVD-authoring workflow specifically needs a video file.
3FR Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hasselblad 3F Raw Image |
| Introduced | Early-to-mid 2000s, with Hasselblad H-system digital cameras |
| Based on | TIFF structure, conforms to the EXIF standard |
| Holds | A single still photo — unprocessed medium-format sensor data, not video |
| Compression | Lossless in-camera compression (no detail discarded) |
| Editing latitude | High: white balance, exposure, and highlights can be re-developed |
| Editor support | Hasselblad Phocus, Adobe Camera Raw / Lightroom, Apple Photos, Capture One |
| Best for | Editing and archiving Hasselblad captures before exporting a finished image |
MPG Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG program stream (the .mpg container) |
| Standard | ISO/IEC 11172 (MPEG-1, 1993) and ISO/IEC 13818 (MPEG-2) |
| Video codec here | MPEG-2 by default on this converter |
| Audio | MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (MP2) when present — but a photo source produces a silent clip |
| Bit depth | 8 bits per channel |
| Best for | DVD-era authoring, set-top boxes, and legacy players that predate H.264 |
| Modern alternative | H.264 in MP4 — smaller, sharper, far more compatible |
How to Convert 3FR to MPG
- Upload Your 3FR File: Drag and drop your
.3frphoto onto the page or click "+ Add Files" to browse. You can queue several Hasselblad 3F Raw files at once, and the "Merge strategy" control lets you combine them into one clip or render a separate video per image. - Set the Duration: Under "Image Duration" → "Duration", choose how long the still is held on screen — the dropdown defaults to "5 seconds per frame" and ranges from a single frame (1/60s) up to 10 seconds. This sets the length of the resulting clip.
- Set Resolution, Preset, and Background Color: Leave "Video resolution" on "Keep original" or pick a Fixed Resolution; keep the "Preset" on "Very High (Recommended)" under File Compression; and set a "Background Color" (Black by default) to fill any letterbox bars left when the photo's aspect ratio doesn't match the frame.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your MPG. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does converting a 3FR photo to MPG actually produce?
A short, silent video that shows your single 3FR photo as a still frame for the duration you set. There is no motion and no sound — the converter demosaics and tone-maps the Hasselblad RAW into one ordinary video frame and holds it. If your goal is a picture you can view, print, or post, this is the wrong format; convert to 3FR to JPG or 3FR to TIFF instead. Choose MPG only when something downstream genuinely needs a .mpg file.
Why is the MPG clip silent?
A 3FR holds a photo, and a photo carries no sound, so this image-to-video conversion writes no audio track rather than padding the clip with silence. The MPG is silent in every case. If you need a soundtrack, open the clip in a video editor afterward and add music or narration.
Does the MPG keep my 3FR photo's full resolution and bit depth?
No. A 3FR stores high-bit-depth, medium-format sensor data with wide editing latitude. To make a video frame, that data is demosaiced and tone-mapped down to an ordinary 8-bit MPEG-2 frame, and the large Hasselblad image is scaled to fit the chosen resolution. The video is a rendered, baked-in interpretation — it does not preserve the highlight recovery or the medium-format detail of the original RAW. Keep the .3fr as your master.
Should I use MPG or MP4 for a 3FR-derived clip?
MP4 (H.264) for almost everything. The .mpg output here carries MPEG-2, a 1990s codec built for DVDs and set-top boxes — larger files, softer image, and patchy support on modern phones and browsers. Choose 3FR to MP4 for sharing, editing, or web use, and reserve MPG for a player or DVD-authoring tool that specifically requires that container.
What if I just want to view or edit the 3FR, not make a video?
Then skip the video wrapper entirely. Convert to 3FR to JPG for a small, universally openable image, or to 3FR to TIFF for a high-fidelity, print-ready master that keeps more detail. 3FR itself opens in Hasselblad Phocus and recent Lightroom and Camera Raw releases — the video route is only for the rare case where you genuinely need an .mpg file.
Why is the converted clip larger than the original photo, and what can I do about it?
MPEG-2 is an older, low-efficiency codec, and holding a still for several seconds at video bitrates can produce a file bigger than the source photo. In our testing, a single 3FR held for 5 seconds and encoded as MPG produced a short standard-definition clip noticeably heavier than the same image saved as a high-quality JPG. Shorten the "Duration", or if the file needs to be smaller still, run the result through the video compressor.
How are my files handled, and how long are they kept?
Your 3FR is uploaded over an encrypted connection, rendered on our servers, and deleted automatically a few hours after conversion — no sign-up, no watermark, and your photos are never shared or made public.