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CR2 file format

Canon Raw 2

CR2 is the raw photo format of older Canon cameras. It holds the unprocessed sensor data and needs a raw editor or a converter before you can share it.

Where CR2 files open

Lightroom
Opens CR2 files.
Yes
Mac
Photos and Preview open CR2.
Yes
Windows
Needs the Raw Image Extension from the Microsoft Store.
Partly

Convert CR2 to

18 formats

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