CR2 to JPG — Free online Canon RAW converter
Develop Canon CR2 originals in your browser and convert them to JPG / PNG — batch, no upload, no watermark. No Lightroom or Canon DPP installation required. Perfect for quickly delivering Canon originals to clients who only accept JPG. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers, anytime, anywhere.
What is Canon CR2
CR2 (Canon RAW version 2) is the RAW format Canon has used since 2004 for most EOS DSLRs and early mirrorless cameras. Built on a TIFF container, it encapsulates raw sensor data with no in-camera processing applied. This preserves the full light information captured by the sensor, giving maximum post-processing latitude — but it cannot be opened by ordinary image viewers.
What is the difference between CR2 and CR3?
Canon switched to CR3 on newer models from 2018 onward. CR3 uses the more efficient CR-RAW compression (smaller files) and supports the lightweight C-RAW option. CR2 remains compatible with older cameras and software. Widantoo supports both CR2 and CR3, detecting the format automatically from actual file content — no manual selection needed.
Canon RAW rendering characteristics
Development aims to faithfully reproduce Canon's signature color character.
Warm, flattering skin tones
Canon RAW is known for warm, luminous skin tones — especially pleasing for portraits and wedding photography.
Full highlight and shadow detail
CR2 stores 14-bit depth, preserving rich detail in highlights and shadows for maximum post-processing room.
Files never leave your device
All developing and conversion happens locally. Client originals and unedited shots are never uploaded to any server.
How to convert CR2 to JPG
Done in three steps — no Canon DPP or Lightroom needed.
Upload CR2 / CR3 files
Drag and drop or click to select Canon originals. Multiple files at once; automatically identified as Canon.
Choose JPG or PNG
Choose JPG for universal delivery (quality adjustable), or PNG for lossless output.
Develop locally & download
One click to develop and convert. Download individually or pack into a ZIP.
Typical use cases
Wedding / portrait delivery
Client only accepts JPG? Batch-convert Canon originals to JPG and deliver directly — no need to open Lightroom.
Submissions and competitions
Many competitions and platforms only accept JPG. Quickly export from CR2 to a submission-ready file.
Working on an unfamiliar computer
Canon DPP not installed? Open a browser and develop immediately — even offline.
What do you lose when converting CR2 to JPG
CR2's 14-bit lossless data is compressed to 8-bit lossy JPG, reducing editing latitude — but the result is entirely sufficient for delivery and sharing.
- 14-bit depth — rich highlight and shadow detail
- Lossless, maximum editing latitude
- Large files — requires DPP or Lightroom to open
- Ideal for precision editing and archiving
- 8-bit, compatible with screens and printing
- Small size — easy to share and transfer
- Opens on any device directly
- First choice for client delivery, submissions, and web uploads
Canon CR2 FAQ
Yes. Widantoo automatically detects Canon CR2 and CR3 (including C-RAW) from actual file content — no manual selection needed. The detected format is shown in the file list after upload.
No. The entire develop and conversion process runs inside your browser. No software installation or account required.
No. CR2 developing and conversion happens entirely on your device. Files are never uploaded, stored, or transmitted.
Default developing aims to reproduce Canon's warm color character. The app prioritizes reading the full-size embedded JPEG preview inside the CR2 (the camera's own develop result), so color is close to the in-camera JPG. Full demosaic developing is handled by a dedicated library.
Yes. Drop the entire set of CR2 files and develop with one click. Individual failures do not stop the batch. Successful results can be downloaded as a single ZIP. Single-file limit is 100 MB, accommodating large RAW files.