ConvertWhat happens when you convert CR2 to JPG
- You get the photo your camera made when you took it: the JPEG it stores inside every CR2 file, with its colors and picture style.
- Most cameras store that JPEG at full size. Some (older Sony, Panasonic, some Olympus and Fujifilm models) store a smaller one, and the result is that size.
- Keep the CR2 if you want to edit the raw data later in Lightroom, Capture One or your camera's own software.
CR2 vs JPG
| Feature | CR2 | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Raw sensor data | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colors | 68B+ | 16.7M |
| Best for | Canon raw photos | Photos, sharing, email |
How to convert CR2 to JPG
- Drop your CR2 files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each JPG file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many CR2 files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will converting CR2 to JPG reduce quality?
It looks exactly like the JPEG your camera would have saved, at the size the camera stored it. Edits you made in a raw editor aren't included.
Why is my photo smaller than my camera's resolution?
Some cameras store a reduced JPEG inside the raw file instead of a full-size one, and that's what gets converted. Sony, Panasonic and some Olympus and Fujifilm cameras do this. For full resolution, export from Lightroom or the camera maker's free software.
Should I keep the raw file?
Yes, if you might edit the photo. The raw file has far more highlight and shadow detail than the converted photo, which is meant for sharing, posting and printing.