Convert CR2 to RAW
| 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.
| File Extension | RAW |
| Full Name | Digital Camera Photo RAW Image Format |
File with a .RAW extension contains a raw, uncompressed image captured with a digital camera, for instance Casio, Leica or Panasonic, and also it is utilised by other graphic programs.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CR2") to another (referred to as "RAW"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CR2 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 CR2 to format RAW becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CR2 to RAW 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 CR2 and transforming it into format RAW. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CR2 to RAW converters.
Conversion from CR2 to RAW
How to convert the CR2 file to RAW?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CR2 to RAW. 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 CR2 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file CR2, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the CR2 file to the application
- Select the output format of the RAW file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file RAW on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted RAW file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the CR2 format:
Other conversions
to the RAW 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.