CR2 to PNG Converter

1. Upload your CR2 file (up to 50 MB).
2. Click 'Convert CR2 to PNG' — takes 3-8 seconds.
3. Download the PNG — lossless quality.

PNG is lossless — converting CR2 to PNG preserves every pixel of the decoded RAW image. Perfect for further editing without generation loss.

PNG is lossless — when you convert CR2 to PNG, the decoded RAW image is preserved with zero compression artifacts. Unlike JPG, PNG doesn't introduce any loss, so it's ideal for further editing workflows, archival, and graphics work.

The converter decodes the CR2 RAW data using libraw, applies automatic tone mapping, and encodes the result as a lossless PNG. Every pixel of the decoded image is preserved exactly.

• Preparing CR2 for further editing without generation loss.
• Archiving decoded CR2 as lossless PNG.
• Converting CR2 for graphics workflows.
• Preparing RAW photos for compositing.
• Making CR2 viewable with lossless quality.
• Converting for software that prefers PNG.
• Preserving maximum detail from RAW captures.

CR2 → PNG applies automatic tone mapping then saves losslessly. No compression artifacts — perfect for further editing. PNG files are 3-5x larger than JPG.

• PNG files are 3-5x larger than JPG.
• Bit depth reduced from 12/14-bit to 8-bit.
• Not ideal for web (large files).
• Not ideal for social media (large files).
• For sharing, use CR2 → JPG instead.

• Output PNG opens in every browser, viewer, and OS.
• Editable in Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, Preview.
• Lossless — perfect for further editing.
• Standard PNG — no special software needed.
• EXIF metadata preserved.

• PNG is lossless — perfect for further editing.
• Files are 3-5x larger than JPG.
• For sharing on social media, use JPG instead.
• For editing, keep the original CR2 if possible.
• For archival, consider TIFF (larger but 16-bit capable).

PNG file is very large

PNG is lossless — files are 3-5x larger than JPG. For sharing, use CR2 → JPG instead.

PNG doesn't open in some software

PNG is universally supported. If a specific app can't open it, check for corruption or resize the image.

Colors don't match camera preview

Automatic tone mapping uses a standard profile. Use Canon DPP for exact camera-rendered colors.

• Canon — CR2 RAW Format
• LibRaw — RAW decoding library