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 | SRW |
Full Name | Samsung Raw Picture Image Format |
Files with an .SRW extension contains a raw image, captured with a Samsung digital camera sensor, stored in a reserved format. It is a RAW file – unlike a bitmap, it contains also additional information, such as white balance or exposure.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CR2") to another (referred to as "SRW"). 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 SRW becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CR2 to SRW 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 SRW. 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 SRW converters.
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 SRW. 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:
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.