What is CR2 (Canon Raw Image)?
Definition
CR2 is Canon's proprietary RAW image format, containing unprocessed sensor data.
Features
- •14-bit sensor data
- •Lossless compression
- •Metadata preservation
- •White balance flexibility
Advantages
- ✓Maximum image quality
- ✓Full editing flexibility
- ✓Professional workflow
Use Cases
- ▶Professional photography
- ▶Photo editing
- ▶Archive storage
How to Open
Adobe Camera Raw, Canon DPP, RawTherapee.
Developer & Release
Developed by Canon. Proprietary format.