Convert ARW to CR2
| File Extension | ARW |
| Full Name | Sony Digital Camera RAW Image Format |
Files with the .ARW extension contain digital images in raw and uncompressed form – exactly as captured by the camera CCD sensor. The format is based on the TIFF specification, although it is not standardized – the encoding can be different depending on the camera model. ARW files are unique to Sony digital cameras.
| File Extension | CR2 |
| Full Name | Canon Digital Camera RAW Image Format Version 2.0 |
The .CR2 file format belongs to Cannon’s Raw Image files. These are the default file format which are produced when photographs are taken with Cannon’s Digital cameras. This is a proprietary file format.The major drawback of using this file format in your storage is the inability for compression.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ARW") to another (referred to as "CR2"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ARW file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ARW to format CR2 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ARW to CR2 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ARW and transforming it into format CR2. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ARW to CR2 converters.
Conversion from ARW to CR2
How to convert the ARW file to CR2?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ARW to CR2. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ARW file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ARW, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ARW file to the application
- Select the output format of the CR2 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file CR2 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted CR2 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ARW format:
Other conversions
to the CR2 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.