CR2 to JPG Converter
CR2 is the RAW format of Canon’s EOS DSLRs and PowerShot cameras. Convert your CR2 photos to JPG so you can view, share and upload them without Canon software — the files are developed on your device and never uploaded.
JPG photos are placed in the PDF exactly as they are (no quality loss), so metadata such as the location stays inside the PDF. To remove it first, use Remove EXIF Data.
Tip: RAW photos are “developed” on your device, which takes a few seconds per photo. A message at the top of the page shows the progress.
How to convert CR2 to JPG
- Drop one or more CR2 files into the box above — or click to choose them.
- Adjust the quality if you like — each file is converted to JPG straight away.
- Download a single file, or all of them at once as a ZIP.
Why convert CR2 to JPG?
- Open Canon CR2 files on any computer or phone.
- Batch convert a whole shoot and download it as one ZIP.
- Portrait photos come out upright — the camera’s rotation is applied.
Supported cameras and limits
| Tested with | Real CR2 files from the Canon EOS 30D, EOS 40D (including its small sRAW mode), EOS 5D Mark II and PowerShot G12. |
|---|---|
| Other models | CR2 files from other Canon cameras use the same format and the same decoder, but not every model has been checked with a real file. |
| Output | JPG (8 bits per channel, sRGB) with a quality setting. The picture is developed on your device; the RAW file is never uploaded. |
| Not covered | Camera picture styles and film simulations, lens corrections and noise reduction are not applied, and the camera data (EXIF) is not copied. |
| If development fails | The JPEG preview stored inside the RAW file is used instead, and you are told so. A file without a usable preview gives a clear error message. |
When this conversion makes sense
Use this for Canon CR2 files when you need ordinary JPGs for email, a website or a print order, and the RAW editor you used years ago is no longer installed.
Good to know
- The JPG has a quality setting and a limited tonal range compared with the RAW file, so keep your CR2 originals for later editing.
- Several files are developed one after another; for a large batch, download everything together as a ZIP.
RAW vs JPG at a glance
| Property | RAW | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Sensor data before it becomes a picture — uncompressed or lightly compressed | Lossy — small files, some detail is discarded |
| Transparency | No | No |
| File size | Large — often tens of megabytes per photo | The everyday baseline for photos |
| Compatibility | Needs camera software or a RAW-capable editor; browsers, phones and websites do not show it | Opens everywhere: phones, computers, websites, email |
| Best for | Editing and archiving photos with the most detail | Photos and web images |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Canon cameras were tested?
Imgovo was tested with real CR2 files from the EOS 30D, EOS 40D (including its small sRAW mode), EOS 5D Mark II and the PowerShot G12. CR2 files from other Canon models use the same format and are handled by the same decoder.
What about CR3 files from newer Canon cameras?
Canon’s newer mirrorless cameras (EOS R series) and some recent models save CR3. Imgovo tries CR3 files with the same decoder. If a particular CR3 cannot be developed you get the JPEG preview stored inside it, together with a message.
Will the JPG look like the one my Canon makes?
Close, but not identical. Imgovo uses the white balance the camera recorded, sRGB colors and automatic brightness. Canon cameras apply a Picture Style (Standard, Neutral, Faithful …) only to the JPG they make themselves, so a straight conversion of the CR2 can look a little flatter. Adjust the result afterwards with the photo filters tool.
How long does a CR2 take to convert?
In our tests on a computer, 8–10 megapixel CR2 files were ready in about 2 seconds and a 21-megapixel EOS 5D Mark II file in about 4 seconds, including saving the JPG. Phones are slower. Several files are converted one after another.
Is the camera data (EXIF) kept?
No. The JPG is made from the picture only — no camera model, settings or GPS position are copied into it. The rotation stored in the RAW file is applied, so portrait photos stay upright.
What if my CR2 file will not open?
Imgovo then shows the JPEG preview stored inside the CR2 file and tells you so. In our test, a deliberately cut-off CR2 still gave its built-in preview (1152 × 1728 px, upright). If a file has no usable preview, you get a clear error message instead.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser on your own device. Your images are never sent to Imgovo or anyone else.
Can I convert several images at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many images as you like. They are converted one after another, and you can download each file or all of them together as a ZIP.
Can I undo a change?
Yes. Undo and Redo appear above the list once you add files (or press Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z). They bring back a file you removed, undo “Clear all” and return to the previous quality or format — files are converted again automatically when needed.
Is the converter free?
Yes — free, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.