Convert CR2 to PNG — Lossless Quality

Convert your Canon CR2 RAW files to PNG for lossless quality preservation. PNG is ideal when you need pixel-perfect output without any compression artifacts.

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CR2 vs PNG Comparison

Feature CR2 PNG
Full Name Canon RAW Version 2 Portable Network Graphics
Lossy Compression
Lossless Compression
Transparency
Animation
Browser Support No browser support (requires RAW software) All browsers, all devices
Color Depth 16.7M+ (12/14-bit per channel) 16.7M+ (24/32/48-bit)
Typical Use Canon EOS DSLR photos (5D, 7D, Rebel series) Screenshots, graphics, logos, images needing transparency
Year Introduced 2004 1996

Why Convert CR2 to PNG?

PNG preserves every pixel without lossy compression. While the files are larger than JPG, PNG is the best choice when you need to edit the image further or require transparency. Great for screenshots, compositing, and professional editing workflows.

How to Convert CR2 to PNG

1

Upload your CR2 file. KoalaPic accepts Canon RAW files up to 50 MB.

2

The RAW sensor data is decoded with camera white balance and converted to a lossless PNG.

3

Download the PNG file. Both files are deleted after 1 hour.

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Quality Note

PNG is lossless, so no quality is lost in the final compression step. The output preserves the full 8-bit sRGB rendering from the RAW decode.

Frequently Asked Questions

CR2 files use proprietary compression. PNG is lossless but uses a different algorithm, which can sometimes produce larger files for photographic content.
Use JPG for sharing and web use (smaller files). Use PNG when you need lossless quality for further editing or when transparency is needed.
PNG stores 8-bit per channel (24-bit color). The RAW’s 12–14-bit data is tone-mapped to 8-bit during the decode process.
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