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.cr2Typical support level 2

Open Canon CR2 RAW Files Online

CR2 is Canon's TIFF-based camera RAW format and can contain sensor data, EXIF metadata and embedded JPEG previews. Anyfile extracts available previews and asks LibRaw-Wasm for a representative development.

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Your file stays on this device

Anyfile reads only the local file you select. Parsing, decoding and rendering happen in this browser tab; the file is not uploaded to Anyfile servers.

What Anyfile can show

  • Camera, lens and capture metadata
  • Embedded preview or a basic developed image

Limits and conditions

  • Cross-origin isolation and WebAssembly support are required for local RAW development.
  • Canon picture styles and exact in-camera processing are not reproduced
  • Unsupported cameras or compression variants may yield metadata only

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Adobe LightroomUse a color-managed RAW editor when you need camera profiles, precise development controls or exported results.

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IMPLEMENTATION

Viewers responsible for this format

Camera RAW viewer
Metadata, embedded preview and basic RAW development on the device.
See implementation and open-source credits

Common question

Is CR2 the same format as newer CR3?

No. CR2 is TIFF-based, while CR3 uses an ISO Base Media container and has a different internal organization.