Convert CRW to JPEG

Convert Canon CRW RAW files to JPEG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: .crw

0.25 1 8

Adjust image brightness. 1.0 = default, higher = brighter, lower = darker.

0 1 2

Adjust color saturation. 1.0 = default, higher = more vivid, lower = more muted.

0 0 9

Recover blown-out highlights. 0 = off, higher = more aggressive recovery.

Key Facts

Category
Images, Audio & Video
Input Types
file, text, range
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Convert your Canon CRW RAW camera files into standard JPEG images quickly and easily. This online tool automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file while giving you precise control over JPEG quality, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery.

When to Use

  • •When you need to view or share legacy Canon CRW RAW photos on devices and platforms that do not support RAW formats.
  • •When you want to quickly adjust exposure, color saturation, and blown-out highlights on a RAW image before saving it as a JPEG.
  • •When you need to resize and compress large RAW camera files into web-friendly JPEG images with custom dimensions.

How It Works

  • •Upload your Canon CRW RAW file using the file selector.
  • •Adjust optional parameters such as JPEG quality, output dimensions, brightness, saturation, and highlight recovery levels.
  • •Click convert to process the RAW file, extract its metadata, and download the optimized JPEG image.

Use Cases

Archiving old digital photography portfolios shot on early Canon digital cameras into standard JPEG formats.
Preparing RAW camera shots for quick social media sharing by adjusting brightness and saturation on the fly.
Batch-preparing web-optimized previews of RAW images by reducing their dimensions and adjusting JPEG compression quality.

Examples

1. Optimizing Legacy Canon Photos for Web Portfolio

Freelance Photographer
Background
A photographer has a collection of old portfolio shots saved in Canon's legacy CRW RAW format that need to be uploaded to a modern portfolio website.
Problem
The CRW files are too large for web display and cannot be read by standard web browsers.
How to Use
Upload the CRW file, set the JPEG Quality to 80, set the Output Width to 1200 pixels, and leave the height blank to maintain the aspect ratio.
Example Config
Quality: 80, Width: 1200
Outcome
A web-ready JPEG image under 500KB that retains original metadata and loads quickly on the portfolio site.

2. Recovering Highlights in an Overexposed Landscape Shot

Hobbyist Photographer
Background
A hobbyist took a landscape photo using an older Canon camera, resulting in a CRW file with slightly blown-out clouds.
Problem
The sky is too bright, and the colors look washed out in the default RAW preview.
How to Use
Upload the CRW file, set Highlight Recovery to 5, increase Saturation to 1.2, and set Brightness to 0.9 to balance the exposure.
Example Config
Highlight Recovery: 5, Saturation: 1.2, Brightness: 0.9
Outcome
A balanced JPEG image with recovered cloud details and more vibrant landscape colors.

Try with Samples

image, jpg, camera-raw
Camera RAW Photo File Samples
Downloadable sample files covering Sony ARW/SRF/SR2, Canon CR2/CR3/CRW, Adobe DNG, Nikon NEF/NRW, Fuji RAF, Olympus ORF, Panasonic RW2, Leica RAW/DNG, and a generic RAW binary file for testing camera RAW upload workflows.
preferred input family camera raw
camera-raw
Web Image Processing Python Samples
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matched family image,jpg
image, jpg
Web Image Processing Go Samples
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image, jpg
JPG Samples
Sample JPG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions
matched family image,jpg
image, jpg

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FAQ

Can I convert RAW formats other than Canon CRW?

No, this tool is specifically optimized to process Canon CRW RAW files.

Will the converted JPEG retain my photo's original metadata?

Yes, the converter automatically extracts and preserves image dimensions and metadata from the original RAW file.

What is the maximum file size supported for upload?

You can upload CRW files up to 200 MB in size.

How does the highlight recovery option work?

It reconstructs details in overexposed areas of the RAW image, with higher values applying more aggressive recovery.

Can I resize the image during the conversion process?

Yes, you can specify a custom maximum width and height in pixels to resize the output JPEG.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/crw-to-jpg

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
imageFile file (Upload required) Yes -
quality text No -
width text No -
height text No -
brightness range No Adjust image brightness. 1.0 = default, higher = brighter, lower = darker.
saturation range No Adjust color saturation. 1.0 = default, higher = more vivid, lower = more muted.
highlight range No Recover blown-out highlights. 0 = off, higher = more aggressive recovery.

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/crw-to-jpg to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-crw-to-jpg": {
      "name": "crw-to-jpg",
      "description": "Convert Canon CRW RAW files to JPEG format. Automatically extracts image dimensions and metadata from the RAW file.",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=crw-to-jpg",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]