CR2 files
CR2 files are Canon Raw Image files used to store uncompressed image data taken by a Canon digital camera. The raw camera image stores uncompressed image data in the exact state that it was captured by the camera's Charged Couple Device (CCD) sensors. The "raw" form is optimal for storing an image as each primary color is recorded in 12 or 14 bits and a lossless compression is used.
You can also perform post-process operations on the image, such as adjusting the white balance and exposure, without losing a lot of quality. Since the file stores raw image data it does not contain a ready-to-view image like the JPEG format. The CR2 format is based on the TIFF specification and replaced the CRW format, which is based on the Camera Image File Format (CIFF) designed by Canon.
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File Viewer Lite is a free .CR2 file opener that allows you to view the raw image. In addition to the Canon Raw Image file, File Viewer Lite can open over 150 file types, including Digital Negative Image files, Ogg Vorbis Audio files, MPEG-4 Video files, Microsoft Word Documents, and more. You can also view unsupported proprietary document formats in the program's Text and Hex Views. These views display the contents of the document, which can provide useful information.
To view your CR2 files, download our free file viewer and drag and drop the .CR2 file onto the program window. File Viewer Lite will open the file and display the document.