Convert CR3 to PNG Online — Lossless Canon RAW
Convert Canon CR3 to lossless PNG. Supports EOS R-series, 90D, M50, and more.
Drop up to 50 CR3 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 CR3 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 lossless PNGs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.
CR3 (Canon Raw 3) is Canon's proprietary RAW image format introduced in 2018 with the EOS M50, replacing the older CR2 format. Built on the ISO Base Media File Format (similar to MP4), CR3 stores unprocessed sensor data with 14-bit color depth, allowing photographers full control over white balance, exposure, and color grading in post-production. Files include an embedded JPEG preview and extensive EXIF metadata.
Learn more: RAW Formats on Wikipedia
CR3 is essential for professional photographers using modern Canon cameras who need maximum editing flexibility. For sharing or web publishing, conversion to JPEG or other universal formats is necessary since RAW formats require specialized software.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) provides lossless compression with full alpha channel transparency, making it the go-to format for graphics, screenshots, and images requiring pixel-perfect fidelity. Created in 1996 as a patent-free GIF alternative, PNG uses DEFLATE compression and supports both indexed color (PNG-8) and truecolor with alpha (PNG-24/32). Files are 3-10× larger than equivalent JPEGs but preserve every pixel exactly.
Learn more: PNG on Wikipedia
PNG is universally supported and ideal for logos, UI elements, diagrams, and any content where transparency or lossless editing matters. For photographic content without transparency needs, JPEG typically offers better compression efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CR3 file?
CR3 (Canon RAW version 3) is Canon's latest RAW image format introduced in 2018 with the EOS M50 and used across all EOS R mirrorless cameras.
CR3 uses HEIF-based container format with improved compression—files are ~20% smaller than CR2 while maintaining full 14-bit RAW quality.
Converting to PNG preserves this quality in a universally-compatible lossless format.
What Canon cameras shoot CR3?
Why choose PNG over JPG for CR3 conversion?
How big are the PNG output files?
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
- PNG compression: Level 6 (balanced speed/size)
- Color depth: 8-bit per channel (24-bit RGB). Note: Canon RAW files store 14-bit sensor data; outputting to 8-bit is standard for PNG/JPG—it doesn't affect visible quality for typical use.
- Metadata: Stripped for privacy
Output matches Windows 11 Photos app. We use the same auto-brightness and color processing that Windows applies when you open a CR3 file.
What happens to EXIF data (camera settings, GPS)?
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 200 MB | 200 files | 6 at once |
| Business | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 10 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 50 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 50 MB: 1 credit (minimum)
- 51-100 MB: 2 credits
- 101-150 MB: 3 credits
- 151-200 MB: 4 credits
- Over 1000 MB: 20 credits (maximum cap)
Example: A 5 MB photo = 1 credit. A 95 MB photo = 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 10,000 credits/month |
| Business | — | 30,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 50 MB, RAW files under 50 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 10,000 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?
Choose Your Plan
Limits shown for CR3 to PNG conversion. One subscription unlocks the entire Tools.FAST Network. Plans cover Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, PDF.FAST (soon), and all future tools.
Free
For occasional personal use
- 50 MB per file
- 50 files per batch
- 3 parallel conversions
- 50 credits/day
- Standard priority
- Email support
No sign-up required. Create an account for your own credit pool.
Pro
For independent work
- 200 MB per file
- 200 files per batch
- 6 parallel conversions
- 10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- High priority
- Email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
Business
For production scale
- 1 GB per file
- 1000 files per batch
- 10 parallel conversions
- 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- Add seats to invite team members
- Highest priority
- Priority email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
How Credits Work
- Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
- Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
- Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
- One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.
What's New in CR3 to PNG
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial launch of CR3 to PNG converter for lossless Canon RAW conversion.