CR3 is Canon’s newer, more efficient raw format used by recent EOS cameras — smaller than CR2 with the same flexibility.
CR3 opens in recent Lightroom, Photoshop, Canon DPP and modern 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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CR3 is Canon’s newer, more efficient raw format used by recent EOS cameras — smaller than CR2 with the same flexibility.
CR3 opens in recent Lightroom, Photoshop, Canon DPP and modern raw editors.
CR3 is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.
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No — CR3 doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.