Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.
Key facts
Category
Media
Input types
file, range, text
Output type
file
Sample coverage
4
API ready
Yes
Overview
Convert Canon CR2 RAW camera files directly into high-quality PNG images while preserving metadata and adjusting key parameters like brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
When to use
When you need to share or preview Canon CR2 RAW photos on devices that do not natively support RAW formats.
When you want to convert CR2 files to lossless PNG format while adjusting brightness, saturation, or recovering blown-out highlights.
When you need to resize raw camera images to specific dimensions during the conversion process.
How it works
1Upload your Canon CR2 RAW file up to the 200MB limit.
2Adjust optional parameters such as PNG compression level, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.
3Click convert to process the RAW image and download the resulting PNG file.
Use cases
Preparing Canon RAW photos for web publishing by converting them to widely compatible PNG format.
Quick color and exposure adjustments of CR2 files without opening heavy desktop editing software.
Batch-ready resizing and conversion of camera raw files for digital portfolios.
Examples
1. Quick RAW Preview Conversion
Freelance Photographer
Background
A photographer needs to quickly share a preview of a Canon CR2 shot with a client who cannot open RAW files.
Problem
The original CR2 file is too large and incompatible with standard messaging apps.
How to use
Upload the CR2 file, set the compression level to 6, and leave other settings at default.
Compression Level: 6
Outcome
A high-quality PNG file is generated, ready for instant sharing and viewing.
2. Highlight Recovery and Resizing for Web
Blogger
Background
A blogger wants to upload a landscape photo taken on a Canon camera to their website, but the sky is slightly overexposed and the image is too large.
Problem
The image has blown-out highlights and needs to be resized to a maximum width of 1200 pixels.
How to use
Upload the CR2 file, set the output width to 1200, increase highlight recovery to 5, and adjust brightness to 1.1.
FAQ
What is the maximum file size supported for CR2 uploads?
The tool supports Canon CR2 RAW files up to 200MB.
Can I resize the image during conversion?
Yes, you can specify custom output width and height values to resize the image.
How does highlight recovery work?
It helps restore details in overexposed or blown-out areas of the RAW image.
Will the conversion preserve my photo's metadata?
Yes, the tool automatically extracts and preserves image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.
What does the PNG compression level setting do?
It ranges from 0 (fastest, no compression) to 9 (slowest, maximum compression), with 6 being the default balance.