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Basic information about CR2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CR2（*.CR2 or *.cr2）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CR2 file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the CR2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CR2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CR2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CR2 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CR2 file?
How to open a CR2 file?
What programs do I need to open a CR2 file?
What programs help to create and edit a CR2 file?
How to convert CR2 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CR2 file format?

1.Detail information about CR2 file extension: Canon Raw Image File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CR2 files
File type	Canon Raw Image File	Category	Camera Raw Files
Developer	Canon	File format	Binary
Description	CR2 file is a Canon Raw Image File developed by Canon. A CR2 file is a raw camera image created by Canon digital cameras. It stores uncompressed image data exactly how it was captured by the CCD. CR2 files are typically used by professional photographers because they store higher quality images.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Microsoft Windows Photos Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 MAGIX Xara Xtreme IrfanView Google Picasa Microsoft Windows Live Photo Gallery with Microsoft Camera Codec Pack GIMP with UFRaw plug-in FastStone Image Viewer ACDSee Photo Manager Adobe DNG Converter Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Canon Digital Photo Professional XnView Zoner Photo Studio
macOS	Apple Photos Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Snap Converter Google Picasa GIMP with UFRaw plug-in MacPhun ColorStrokes Aperture Canon Digital Photo Professional
Linux	GIMP with UFRaw plug-in gphoto2 MATE with Atril Document Viewer gThumb darktable dcraw
Android	File Viewer for Android Adobe Photoshop Express
iOS	Adobe Photoshop Express

2.Detail information about CR2 file extension: Poser Character Rigging File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CR2 files
File type	Poser Character Rigging File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	Smith Micro	File format	N/A
Description	CR2 file is a Poser Character Rigging File developed by Smith Micro.
Windows	Smith Micro Poser 11 DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4 Autodesk 3ds Max with PMorphTools DAZ Productions Morph Designer
macOS	Smith Micro Poser 11 DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4 Greenbriar Studio Custom 3D Tools

How to convert CR2 files to another file format?

There are 15 records in our database eligible for CR2 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CR2 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CR2 to ARW	CR2 to BMP	CR2 to DNG	CR2 to GIF
CR2 to JPEG	CR2 to JPG	CR2 to NEF	CR2 to ORF
CR2 to PDF	CR2 to PNG	CR2 to PP2	CR2 to PS
CR2 to PSB	CR2 to PSD	CR2 to RAW

How to convert another files to CR2 file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to CR2 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CR2 conversion, you may use the option.

ORF to CR2	ARW to CR2	JPG to CR2	DAZ to CR2
PZ3 to CR2	TGA to CR2	ARF to CR2	PNG to CR2
PPZ to CR2	NEF to CR2	PP2 to CR2	TIF to CR2
SRW to CR2	MEF to CR2

Can't open a CR2 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CR2”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CR2 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support CR2 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of CR2 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a CR2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CR2 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CR2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the CR2 file is damaged.
Whether the CR2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the CR2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the CR2 file format is incompletely.
Whether the CR2 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CR2 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CR2 file.

If the CR2 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.