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CR2

Canon RAW Version 2

Extension
.cr2
Developer
Canon
Compression
Lossless
Year
2004

What is CR2?

CR2 is Canon's proprietary RAW image format used by Canon digital cameras. It stores the raw, unprocessed sensor data captured by the camera, preserving the maximum amount of image information for post-processing. CR2 files contain the full bit depth of the sensor, white balance data, and camera metadata, enabling photographers to make extensive adjustments in post without quality degradation.

Key Features

Lossless Compression
Perfect quality preservation
No Transparency
Opaque backgrounds only
No Animation
Static images only

Common Use Cases

Professional Canon camera photography
Post-processing with maximum flexibility
High-quality print production
Photography archival and master files
HDR and exposure blending workflows
White balance and exposure correction

Advantages

  • Maximum image data preservation from the sensor
  • Full flexibility in post-processing
  • Higher bit depth than JPEG (12-14 bit)
  • Non-destructive editing with RAW editors
  • Better noise reduction and detail recovery
  • Contains complete camera metadata

Limitations

  • Very large file sizes (20-30 MB per image)
  • Requires specialized software to open and edit
  • Proprietary format (Canon only)
  • Cannot be displayed directly in browsers
  • Slower to process than JPEG
  • Requires conversion for sharing

Convert CR2 Files

Convert CR2 to other formats

CR2WebPCR2AVIFCR2PNGCR2JPEGCR2GIFCR2BMPCR2TIFFCR2ICO

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