How do I convert CR2 to PNG?

Upload your CR2 file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting CR2 to PNG lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

CR2 or PNG: which should I use?

Use CR2 for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.

CR2 is the RAW format of Canon EOS cameras released before about 2018. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.

Can I convert CR2 to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?

Yes. The CR2 file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.

Is the CR2 to PNG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert CR2 to PNG — Free Online CR2 Converter

Convert CR2 to PNG online at full resolution. Open camera RAW files without Photoshop or Lightroom; preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert CR2 to PNG?

PNG is supported far more widely than CR2, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
PNG is made for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.
No Photoshop or Lightroom needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use PNG.

What to expect when converting CR2 to PNG

The RAW file is developed at full resolution with your camera’s white balance. Keep the original CR2 to re-edit exposure later.
Your original CR2 file isn’t changed: you download a new PNG copy.

CR2 vs PNG

Funktion	CR2	PNG
Vollständiger Name	Canon camera RAW	Portable Network Graphics
Origin	Written by Canon cameras	Published as a W3C standard in 1996
Komprimierung	Unprocessed sensor data	Lossless
Transparency	Nein	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	Nein	Nein
Farbe	12 to 16 bits per channel from the sensor	Up to 16 bits per channel
Where it opens	RAW editors such as Lightroom; not browsers or most apps	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors
Am besten für	adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs
Main drawback	very large files that most apps can’t open	large files for photographs

In short: choose CR2 for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert CR2 to PNG?: Upload your CR2 file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting CR2 to PNG lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
CR2 or PNG: which should I use?: Use CR2 for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.
What is a CR2 file?: CR2 is the RAW format of Canon EOS cameras released before about 2018. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.
Can I convert CR2 to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?: Yes. The CR2 file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.
Is the CR2 to PNG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Das können Sie mit CR2 in PNG machen

Überprüfen Sie die Hauptfunktionen, bevor Sie beginnen.

Canon CR2 RAW-Dateien in PNG umwandeln
Verlustfreie PNG-Bilder aus rohen Sensordaten erhalten
Erstellen Sie PNG-Dateien aus Canon RAW-Fotos
RAW-Fotos für Bearbeitung und Weitergabe vorbereiten
Mehrere CR2-Dateien gemeinsam im Stapel konvertieren

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Referenz zu den Einstellungen

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Einstellungen

AusgabeformatRunterfallen: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Optionen: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitätSchiebereglerBereich: 20–100 · Standard: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Verlustfreier ModusEin / Aus: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
HintergrundfüllungFarbwähler: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).

Modus

Einzelne Datei / StapelRunterfallen: Verarbeiten Sie eine Datei oder einen Stapel mit gemeinsamen Einstellungen. Batch-Ergebnisse als eine ZIP-Datei herunterladen.Optionen: Einzelne DateiStapel

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