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
Upload your CR2 file. KoalaPic accepts Canon RAW files up to 50 MB.
The RAW sensor data is decoded with camera white balance and converted to a lossless PNG.
Download the PNG file. Both files are deleted after 1 hour.
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.