Top 12 Ways to Convert CR2 to JPG [Free Included]

Frequently asked questions

What is a CR2 file?

CR2 file format is used by Canon cameras. CR2 file type retains all the information recorded by the camera’s sensor, which makes for large files that are not easy to work with.

How do I open a .cr2 file?

Though opening CR2 files is not possible with most programs, it is possible to do so with a CR2 image viewer. Some of the best programs to view CR2 files include UFRaw, IrfanView, ExifPro Image Viewer, Free Photo Viewer, etc.

How do I convert CR2 to JPG in Windows 10 or 7?

If you want to convert CR2 to JPG on Windows, there are many tools that you can use. The most reliable of them is Movavi Video Converter which offers fast conversions and impeccable editing capabilities.

  1. Download the software and run it after installation

  2. Click Add Media and then – Add Images to select CR2 files for conversion

  3. Select JPG as the output format

  4. Press the Convert button to convert CR2 files to JPG

How do I perform a batch conversion of CR2 to JPG?

Any CR2-to-JPG batch converter will do the job. However, online solutions usually don’t support batch conversion, and even if they do there might be file size restrictions. RAW files tend to be heavy, so converting CR2 to JPG online will take more time than using a desktop program such as Movavi Video Converter. This fast and powerful converter has no file size restrictions.

Why does JPEG look better than CR2?

This is because of the automatic image processing that every camera performs on images. It changes saturation, contrast, sharpening, and other image options. RAW files don’t have any additional enhancement – they show the image ‘as is’, so you can enhance your photo as you wish.

Is CR2 better than JPEG?

The answer depends on your needs. If you are interested in high quality images, CR2 will be better because it works without compression, so there will be no quality loss. JPEG images are compressed, so they may look a bit lower quality in high resolution. But if your key photo parameters are low size and speed of taking pictures, consider using JPEG.

Is it OK to shoot in JPEG?

Of course. If you don’t need the highest quality, JPEG will do. There are several advantages in JPEG shooting: you save your camera’s battery, photos don’t take up much space so you can take more shots and are less likely to miss amazing moments because you need to delete unnecessary files or swap memory cards. A smaller picture size also means that you can process the files more quickly, even on older computers.

What file format do professional photographers use?

Photographers use many different formats: RAW, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, DNG, PNG, and more. RAW has many names – every manufacturer has a different name for the format: Canon has CR2, Nikon has NEF, Sony has ARW. All these files are actually RAW files, and the main advantage of RAW files is the high quality of images received. As for JPEG, it is one of the most widely used formats and is supported by almost all devices, so professionals will share their creations with their clients in JPEG. So, JPEG and RAW are the first choice for formats.