Convert CR2 to JPG Online — Canon RAW to JPEG
Convert Canon CR2 to JPG. Supports 5D, 6D, 7D, 80D, Rebel, and 100+ models.
Drop up to 50 CR2 files at once — no install, no sign-up required.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose Canon CR2 RAW files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. EXIF metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your JPGs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.
CR2 (Canon Raw 2) is Canon's proprietary RAW image format used from 2004 to 2018, built on the TIFF file structure. It stores unprocessed sensor data with 14-bit color depth, giving photographers complete control over white balance, exposure, and color grading in post-production. Files include an embedded JPEG preview and comprehensive EXIF metadata including camera settings and lens information.
Learn more: RAW Formats on Wikipedia
CR2 remains widely used due to the large install base of Canon DSLRs like the 5D series, 6D, 7D, 80D, and Rebel cameras. For sharing or web publishing, conversion to JPEG or other universal formats is necessary since RAW formats require specialized software like Lightroom or Canon DPP.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is the universal standard for photographic images, using lossy DCT-based compression to achieve 10:1 or higher compression ratios with minimal visible quality loss. First published in 1992, it supports 24-bit color and works across every device, browser, and application. The lossy nature means repeated editing and saving degrades quality—best used as a final delivery format.
Learn more: JPEG on Wikipedia
JPEG excels at photographic content and remains the de facto standard for sharing, publishing, and web delivery. With mature encoders like MozJPEG delivering excellent quality-to-size ratios, JPEG continues to dominate despite newer alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CR2 file?
CR2 (Canon RAW version 2) is Canon's proprietary RAW image format used in DSLRs and some PowerShot cameras from 2004-2018.
Unlike JPG, CR2 files contain unprocessed sensor data with 14-bit color depth—giving you maximum flexibility for exposure correction, white balance adjustment, and color grading in software like Lightroom or Capture One.
The tradeoff: CR2 files are 20-40 MB each, can't be viewed directly in browsers, and require conversion for sharing online or via messaging apps.
What Canon cameras shoot CR2?
Will I lose quality converting CR2 to JPG?
What settings are used for the conversion?
Conversion settings:
- White balance: Preserved from your camera's as-shot settings
- Exposure: Auto-brightness applied (matches Windows 11 Photos app)
- Color space: sRGB with standard gamma curve for accurate web display
- JPEG quality: 90 — higher than typical web images for excellent detail retention
- Metadata: Stripped for privacy (no GPS, camera info, or shooting settings)
Output matches Windows 11 Photos app. We use the same auto-brightness and color processing that Windows applies when you open a CR2 file.
How much smaller will the JPG be?
What happens to EXIF data (camera settings, GPS)?
Need lossless output?
Have a newer Canon camera (EOS R series)?
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 100 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 10 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 10 MB: 1 credit
- 11-20 MB: 2 credits
- 21-30 MB: 3 credits
- 31-40 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB photo = 1 credit. A 95 MB photo = 10 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 10 MB, RAW files under 10 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 RAW files per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
What's New in CR2 to JPG
Latest improvements to this converter
Added Resize, Smart Compression, and Metadata options.
Initial launch of CR2 to JPG converter for Canon RAW files.
Need to get more done? Pro starts from $5.
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