How to convert CR2 to JPEG
- Add your .CR2 file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .JPEG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .JPEG file.
What to expect
- The raw's high bit depth and editing latitude are baked into an 8-bit, lossy image.
- JPEG re-compresses the data; repeated re-saving compounds quality loss.
- Camera metadata may carry into the JPEG's Exif, but the raw's dynamic range does not.
Frequently asked questions
Is quality good when converting a Canon raw to JPEG?
The raw is demosaiced, rendered, then compressed with lossy DCT encoding. The result looks good for viewing and sharing, but it is 8-bit and lossy rather than the full-latitude raw.
Why convert CR2 to JPEG?
JPEG is the universal photo format: it is far smaller than a raw file and opens on every device without a raw plug-in, making it the standard choice for sharing or publishing.
Where do JPEGs open?
Every operating system, browser, and image app opens JPEG with no extra software.
What is lost from the raw?
The raw's 12/14-bit depth and non-destructive editing latitude are baked into an 8-bit lossy image, so highlight/shadow recovery is no longer possible. Camera Exif may be carried in the JPEG, but every re-save loses a little more quality.
