The service allows you to convert (convert) from CR2 format to JPG format

CR2 is a graphics file format developed by the video and camera manufacturer Canon. This means that all images taken by this manufacturer's equipment are saved by default in the CR2 format (short name for Canon Raw Image File). One of the most attractive properties of images of this format is their high quality, even if the file is edited (color balance, contrast, brightness change). The data for the CR2 format image is obtained directly from the matrix. Among the main disadvantages of the format are the large file size, as well as poor compatibility with other software products.

JPEG is the most common and popular raster image format. The form received its name from the abbreviation of the name of the development organization, Joint Photographic Experts Group. Files of this format are used today in all digital cameras and cameras. They have a good compression ratio and support 24-bit color depth. Because this compression significantly reduces the size of an image with virtually no loss of quality, the JPEG format is widely used on the Internet. However, the stronger the compression, the worse the quality. In addition, the JPEG format does not support the transparency option.

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The CR2 format is one of the types of RAW images. In this case we're talking about about images created with a Canon digital camera. These types of files contain information that comes directly from the camera sensor. They have not yet been processed in any way and are large in size. Sharing such photos is not very convenient, so users have a natural desire to convert them to a more suitable format. The JPG format is best suited for this.

The question of converting image files from one format to another often arises among users. This problem can be solved different ways. The conversion function is present in many popular graphics programs. In addition, there is software, specially created for these purposes.

Method 1: Adobe Photoshop

Thanks to the intuitive interface, making the conversion is not difficult even for a beginner.

The files have been converted.

Method 5: Photo Converter Standard

This software is very similar in principle to the previous one. Using “Photo Converter Standard” you can convert either one or a batch of files. The program is paid, the trial version is provided for 5 days only.

Converting files takes place in several steps:

A new JPG file has been created.

From the examples discussed, it is clear that converting the CR2 format to JPG is not a difficult problem. The list of programs that convert one format to another can be continued. But they all have similar operating principles to those discussed in the article, and the user will not have any difficulty understanding them based on familiarity with the instructions given above.

You may have a situation where your friends sent you photos in “.cr2” format, but for some reason your image viewer does not want to open them.

Or perhaps you reinstalled Windows and these files stopped opening. Now we will tell you how to open cr2 and what kind of format it is.

About the cr2 format

Its full name is Canon Raw Image File (abbreviated RAW). This format created by Canon to prevent loss of photo quality. Therefore, photographs are large in size.

But at the same time, the cr2 format also contains text information about the image and the conditions in which it was taken, and when editing you can very clearly, without loss of quality, change the brightness, contrast, white balance and other properties of the image

Essentially, this is raw data that is obtained directly from the sensor of a Canon camera - in most cases this is not a professional camera (a regular DSLR).

Naturally, cr2 can be converted to jpg, or any other one you need, graphic format. We'll talk about this a little later in the article.

Programs for opening cr2

Canon usually provides tools for working with their format, but their programs are not very user-friendly. But this is not a problem, there are many programs that can easily open the cr2 format.

Among them:

We will use demon paid program FastStone Image Viewer, which is the first on our list. Since no one is forcing us to use a paid program for these purposes.

Once installed and launched, you will see something like this user-friendly interface, where everything is clear and understandable:

To convert cr2 to jpg Just select the desired photo, and then press the key combination Ctrl+S, or click “Save As” in the menu and select JPEG from the drop-down list:

Well, that's all. This question should not arise again.

CR2, Canon Digital Camera Raw Image File (.cr2)

CR2 files (Canon Raw Version 2) are RAW image files that are used Canon cameras. They contain information directly from the sensor. Just like JPG or PNG files, they cannot be viewed. When saving to RAW format Such images can be edited in very high resolution and with less loss of quality (the fact is that editing JPG files...
What is CR2?

JPG, Joint Photographic Experts Group JFIF format (.jpg)

Photos and images that need to be transferred via e-mail or posted on the Internet, must be compressed in order to reduce the time of their uploading and downloading, as well as to save Internet channel resources. For this purpose, images in JPG format are usually used. Lossy compression is applied uniformly throughout the image, with the lower the compression ratio, the sharper the image becomes....

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CR2 is a RAW image format of Canon cameras, unsuitable for opening in graphic editors and not ready for printing. Before working with such files, they should be converted to popular formats raster graphics, for example - JPG.

Methods to convert CR2 to JPG

There are two main conversion methods:

• Converter programs;
• Online services.

This article only discusses the option using installed software. Online services usually do not contain the conversion settings required for some cameras. Despite the light weight of the converter programs, they offer automatic white balance adjustment, JPG image compression, and selection of the final resolution.

Method 1: CR 2 Converter

Let's start with something simple - CR 2 Converter only supports CR2 files, but it has a simple interface and the absence of unnecessary settings. It is worth noting that in addition to converting to JPG, other common formats are supported - PNG and BMP.

The main advantage of this method is the small size of the downloaded program and its ease of use.

Method 2: XN Converter

Free program, supports the CR2 we need. There is a preview of the source file before conversion.

XN Converter is very powerful tool for working with more than 500 file types. The main advantage of the program is its fast speed and Russian interface.

Method 3: PhotoScape

PhotoScape is a free open source graphics editor. source code. It also has a built-in RAW image converter, which is what we need.

The only supported output format in PhotoScape is JPG.

1. When installing the program, be careful, and if you don’t want to suddenly discover Google client Drive on your computer - uncheck the corresponding box in the installer.
   
2. Open Photoscape and click on " RAW Converter" to open the converter in a separate window.
   
3. Now you need to add the CR2 file. Click on the button "Add". The program supports selecting a group of files.
   
4. Specify required file, then "Open".
   
5. On the right side of the program window there is a settings panel for converted files. It’s better to leave everything here as it is. Some cameras may require the option to be installed "Camera White Balance". If you check the box "1/2 size", the conversion will be faster, but the quality will deteriorate by 50%. Click the button "Convert".
   
6. In the confirmation window, click "Yes".
7. The conversion process itself takes from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on the size of the source file and available PC resources. After completion, press "Save".
   
8. In the Explorer menu that opens, select target folder, enter the desired name JPG file and click "Save". All is ready, JPG image uploaded to the specified location.
   

Converting CR2 to raster formats often takes a long time due to big size sources. The conversion can be carried out using online services, graphic editors And special programs, which were discussed above. XN Converter and PhotoScape allow you to configure the necessary options that are not found in Photoshop and on converter sites.