CRW 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. CRW files can be saved as AVIF, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PS, PSD, TIFF, WEBP, on our server.
What is a CRW file?
CRW – Canon RAW photo. CRW 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 CRW file
- Click Select File, or drop your .crw 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.
CRW at a glance
| CRW | |
|---|---|
| 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 CRW file?
CRW 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 CRW file?
CRW 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 CRW 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 CRW 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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