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CR2 File Extension

CR2 file extension is created by Canon, also known as Canon Raw Image File. CR2 has been classified as Camera Raw Files. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open CR2 files in Adobe Photoshop program.



Canon Raw Image File Type

Canon Raw Image File Type
Extension .cr2
Developer Canon
Popularity 5.0 (83 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Adobe Photoshop
Category Camera Raw Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a CR2 File Type?

CR2 file open in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019You can open and edit CR2 files using various image editing programs, including the software bundled with Canon digital camera purchases. Some other image editors that support CR2 files are Adobe Photoshop, ACD Systems ACDSee, and IrfanView.CR2 files are saved in the Canon Raw version 2 format, which is based on the TIFF specification. Some earlier versions of Canon digital cameras also use the .CRW format, which is based on the Camera Image File Format (CIFF).NOTE: Various models of Canon cameras may create CR2 images, including EOS 1D Mark IV, EOS 450D, and EOS Rebel T3.



Free online CR2 Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CR2 (Canon Raw Image File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CR2, merge, split and compare the CR2 files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



CR2 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Canon Raw Image File .CR2=10125 File Extensions while opening the .CR2=10125 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CR2 Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Canon Raw Image File on your system such as Adobe Photoshop.
  2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Photoshop program for *.cr2 (Canon Raw Image File) files.

    Associate CR2 Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CR2 (e.g example.cr2) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Photoshop program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cr2 files.

    Associate CR2 Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.CR2 (e.g example.cr2) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Photoshop program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe Photoshop extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CR2 File Extensions

CR2 default file extension is .CR2 and other similer related extensions are:

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All Platform Software Programs for CR2 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CR2 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CR2 File on Windows

Software License Developer
Autodesk 3ds Max image. Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Windows Commercial Autodesk
ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Corel AfterShot Pro image. Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for Windows Commercial Corel
ACD Systems Canvas image. ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite image. Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
DAZ 3D DAZ Studio image. DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4 for Windows Freeware DAZ 3D
Adobe DNG Converter image. Adobe DNG Converter 9.4 for Windows Freeware Adobe
GIMP image. GIMP 2.10 for Windows Freeware GIMP
IrfanView image. IrfanView 4 for Windows Freeware IrfanView
JRiver Media Center image. JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows Freeware JRiver
CyberLink Media Suite image. CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Corel PaintShop Pro image. Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows Commercial Corel
CyberLink PhotoDirector image. CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Serif PhotoPlus image. Serif PhotoPlus X8 for Windows Commercial Serif
Adobe Photoshop image. Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Adobe Photoshop Elements image. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe
MAGIX Photostory Deluxe image. MAGIX Photostory Deluxe 2016 for Windows Commercial MAGIX
Google Picasa image. Google Picasa 3 for Windows Freeware Google
Bondware Poser image. Bondware Poser 11 for Windows Commercial Bondware
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
CyberLink PowerDVD image. CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Microsoft Windows Photos image. Microsoft Windows Photos 2020 for Windows Bundled Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CR2 File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Autodesk 3ds Max image. Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for MacOs Commercial Autodesk
Corel AfterShot Pro image. Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for MacOs Commercial Corel
MacPhun ColorStrokes image. MacPhun ColorStrokes 2 for MacOs Commercial MacPhun
Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite image. Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs Commercial Corel
DAZ 3D DAZ Studio image. DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4 for MacOs Freeware DAZ 3D
Adobe DNG Converter image. Adobe DNG Converter 9.4 for MacOs Freeware Adobe
GIMP image. GIMP 2.10 for MacOs Freeware GIMP
Apple iPhoto image. Apple iPhoto 9 for MacOs Bundled Apple
JRiver Media Center image. JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs Freeware JRiver
Corel PaintShop Pro image. Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs Commercial Corel
CyberLink PhotoDirector image. CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for MacOs Commercial CyberLink
Apple Photos image. Apple Photos 1 for MacOs Bundled Apple
Adobe Photoshop image. Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Adobe Photoshop Elements image. Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Google Picasa image. Google Picasa 3 for MacOs Freeware Google
Bondware Poser image. Bondware Poser 11 for MacOs Commercial Bondware
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs Commercial CyberLink

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CR2 file on Linux

Software License Developer
Corel AfterShot Pro image. Corel AfterShot Pro 3 for Linux Commercial Corel
GIMP image. GIMP 2.10 for Linux Freeware GIMP
Adobe Photoshop image. Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux Commercial Adobe

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CR2 file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CR2 file on iOS

Software License Developer
Apple iOS image. Apple iOS 000 for iOS Included with OS Apple iOS
CyberLink PhotoDirector image. CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for iOS Commercial CyberLink
Apple Photos image. Apple Photos 1 for iOS Bundled Apple
Adobe Photoshop Express for iOS image. Adobe Photoshop Express for iOS 5 for iOS Freeware Adobe

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CR2 file on Android

Software License Developer
CyberLink PhotoDirector image. CyberLink PhotoDirector 365 for Android Commercial CyberLink
Adobe Photoshop Express for Android image. Adobe Photoshop Express for Android 5 for Android Freeware Adobe
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android Commercial CyberLink

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

CR2 file extension icon image.About CR2 - Canon Raw Image File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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