CR3 is a RAW photo format from Canon: the data straight from the camera's sensor, before it is turned into a JPG. It keeps more detail to adjust, but needs a RAW converter to be opened. CR3 files can be saved as AVIF, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PS, PSD, TIFF, WEBP, on our server.
What is a CR3 file?
CR3 – Canon RAW photo. CR3 is a RAW photo format from Canon: the data straight from the camera's sensor, before it is turned into a JPG. It keeps more detail to adjust, but needs a RAW converter to be opened.
How to convert a CR3 file
- Click Select File, or drop your .cr3 files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example JPG.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
CR3 at a glance
| CR3 | |
|---|---|
| Compression | None, lossless or lossy, by camera |
| Transparency | No |
| Animation | No |
| Created by | Canon |
| Best for | Editing photos with the most room to adjust |
Frequently asked questions
What is a CR3 file?
CR3 is a RAW photo format from Canon: the data straight from the camera's sensor, before it is turned into a JPG. It keeps more detail to adjust, but needs a RAW converter to be opened.
How do I open a CR3 file?
CR3 files open in photo editors such as Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop, in darktable and RawTherapee (both free), or in the maker's own software. To share the photo, convert it to JPG here.
Is converting CR3 files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my CR3 files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because a browser can't develop camera RAW files. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
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