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CR3 file format

Canon Raw 3

CR3 is the raw photo format of Canon cameras since 2018, including the EOS R series. Files are smaller than CR2, but older software cannot read them.

Where CR3 files open

Lightroom
Current versions open CR3.
Yes
Older software
Programs from before 2018 do not read CR3.
No
Windows
Needs the Raw Image Extension from the Microsoft Store.
Partly

Convert CR3 to

18 formats

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