CR2 is Canon’s older raw photo format, holding unprocessed sensor data from EOS cameras for maximum editing flexibility.
CR2 opens in Canon DPP, Lightroom, Photoshop and most raw editors.
Maximum dynamic range and editing latitude.
Recover highlights and shadows non-destructively.
Keep the untouched original alongside exports.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Maximum editing latitude | No transparency support |
| Needs raw-capable software |
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CR2 is Canon’s older raw photo format, holding unprocessed sensor data from EOS cameras for maximum editing flexibility.
CR2 opens in Canon DPP, Lightroom, Photoshop and most raw editors.
CR2 is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.
Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your CR2 file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.
No — CR2 doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.