CR2 to JPG, PNG & WebP Converter

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Why convert CR2 to JPG?

CR2 (Canon RAW version 2) is the unprocessed image format written by Canon EOS DSLRs released between 2004 and 2018 — from the entry-level EOS 1100D to legends like the 5D Mark III and 7D Mark II. A CR2 file holds the raw 14-bit sensor data exactly as the camera captured it, which is why files are large (20–35 MB) and why most software outside Canon's own Digital Photo Professional won't open them.

The upside of that raw data is headroom: about four times the color depth of an 8-bit JPEG, plus recoverable highlight and shadow detail that a camera-processed JPEG would have discarded forever. The downside is compatibility — email it, upload it to most websites, or double-click it on a stock Windows PC, and nothing happens.

Converting CR2 to JPG solves the compatibility problem instantly. ShiftRaw decodes your CR2 file in the browser using the same open-source LibRaw engine that powers many desktop RAW developers, applies the camera's recorded white balance, and hands you a ready-to-share image — without ever uploading your photos anywhere.

Best for: JPG is the universal choice: every device, browser, app and platform displays it, and at 90%+ quality the compression is invisible. A 45-megapixel RAW frame converts to a 5–10 MB JPG that uploads anywhere. For web and client delivery it remains the sensible default — start here unless you specifically need transparency (PNG) or the smallest possible files (WebP).

How to convert CR2 to JPG

Three steps, about ten seconds — no software to install, no account to create.

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Drag your .cr2 files onto the box above — straight off the memory card is fine, batch conversion is supported.

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Pick your output format and quality. Everything is decoded locally by a WebAssembly build of LibRaw, so nothing is uploaded.

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Download your JPG images one by one, or grab them all at once with the Download all button.

About the CR2 format

Developer

Canon Inc.

Introduced

2004, with the EOS 300D (Digital Rebel)

Container

TIFF-based structure with Canon-specific tags

Color depth

12-bit or 14-bit per channel

Typical size

20–35 MB for a full-frame frame

Written by

EOS 5D, 6D, 7D, 40D–80D, 1000D–1300D series

Succeeded by

CR3 in 2018 (EOS M50 and later)

Frequently asked questions

Is a CR2 file the same as a JPEG?
No. A JPEG is a processed, compressed, 8-bit image ready for viewing. A CR2 file is unprocessed 14-bit sensor data that still needs demosaicing, white balance and gamma correction before it looks like a photo. That is why CR2 files look flat in some viewers but contain far more editing headroom.
Which Canon cameras shoot CR2 files?
Every Canon EOS DSLR from the EOS 300D (2004) up to the final DSLRs like the 90D and 250D writes CR2 files. Canon switched to the CR3 format in 2018 with the EOS M50, so all EOS R mirrorless bodies use CR3 instead.
Why won't Windows or my phone open CR2 files?
Older Windows builds and most mobile platforms lack a CR2 codec by default. Recent versions of Windows 10/11 and macOS can render thumbnails via camera-specific RAW extensions, but the most universal fix is converting to JPG — which every device and app on earth can display.
Does converting CR2 to JPG lose quality?
Some, inevitably — JPG is 8-bit and lossy-compressed, while CR2 is 14-bit and essentially lossless. At the default 92% quality setting the loss is invisible for sharing and web use. Keep your original CR2 files for archival and serious editing; use the JPGs for delivery.
JPG or PNG — which should I choose?
JPG for photos: smaller files, universally supported, visually lossless at high quality. PNG for graphics that need transparency, screenshots, or when you must not lose a single pixel. For photographic work, JPG at 92% is the right call 95% of the time.
Is there a file size or batch limit?
No hard limits. Files are processed one by one entirely on your device, so the practical ceiling is your machine's memory - a 100 MP medium-format RAW decodes comfortably on any modern computer. Large batches simply queue and run sequentially.

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