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It's easy to convert the CR2 to PNG – here's a quick guide.","The CR2 is a high resolution image that represents the exact photograph snapped by a cameraperson. However, it’s likely that at some point it will need to be converted into a more accessible file type. This guide will go over how to convert the CR2 to the PNG and why it’s important. First, here’s a […]","The CR2 is a high resolution image that represents the exact photograph snapped by a cameraperson. However, it’s likely that...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CR2 is a high resolution image that represents the exact photograph snapped by a cameraperson. However, it’s likely that at some point it will need to be converted into a more accessible file type. This guide will go over how to convert the CR2 to the PNG and why it’s important. First, here’s a look at both of these image file types.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-a-cr2\">What is a CR2?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcr2-image-file\u002F\"> CR2 image file\u003C\u002Fa> is the Canon Raw 2 (indicating second edition). It is the digital file format for pictures snapped on a Canon camera then downloaded onto a computer. It’s a very large file size, as it’s the raw, detailed image the photographer initially took with a camera. It’s very high in resolution as well, which maintains detail but toughens the sharing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-a-png\">What is a PNG?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpng-image-file\u002F\">PNG image file\u003C\u002Fa> is a raster image, which separates images by section essentially, assigning codes to each piece to help construct the photo. It is a lossless compression file, meaning it can undergo compression into much smaller size without losing any quality or resolution. Also, if the image is resized back to its original dimensions, the quality won’t be any different.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-39152\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192847\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of the PNG image on top of a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-39152\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192847\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192847\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-450x337.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192847\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-768x575.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The PNG is a raster image.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--how-to-convert-the-cr2-to-png\">How to convert the CR2 to PNG\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few different ways to convert the CR2 to PNG, each of which have unique benefits. The first way to accomplish this conversion is by using a browser-based service. This method involves going to a webpage and uploading a CR2, then downloading a PNG file. Who stands to benefit from this type of process? Certainly, if you only have a few files to convert, this method works great. Also, anyone with fast internet would be fine using this, as the download and uploads wouldn’t take long. Lastly, users without a lot of hard drive space to spare would greatly benefit from this format. I recommend \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fconvertio.co\u002Fcr2-png\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convertio\u003C\u002Fa> due to its fast upload speeds and simplistic interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other method involves downloading and installing a conversion system to your computer. This is the better choice for someone who has limited internet access or likes to work offline a lot. With an installed system, you can convert without being connected to the net. This method also favors those who have a lot of extra hard drive space, because they can keep all the files on their computer without any trouble. Finally, it’s best suited for users who need to convert a large quantity of files all at once. A system that works great is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.batchimageconverter.com\u002Fimage-formats\u002Fcr2-to-png.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BatchImageConverter\u003C\u002Fa>, which has a very easy setup and conversion tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-39155\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"353\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192846\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-2.jpg\" alt=\"A picture demonstrating conversion.\" class=\"wp-image-39155\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192846\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-2.jpg 691w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192846\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-2-450x230.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Converting the CR2 leads to a lot of possibilities.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--why-convert\">Why convert?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire purpose behind bringing pictures off a camera onto a computer is typically to edit and share them. If, however, they’re too large in size, they’re tough to share. They’re also tough to edit if they’re in certain formats. This is the case for the CR2 image file. It is very large in size, thus tough to share. It’s also hard to edit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This leads us to the PNG, a much simpler image file extension that is accessible by a lot of different users. Converting a lot of CR2 files into the PNG, users can share them more fluidly and edit them with a wider variety of programs. Ultimately, getting your CR2 files into something more manageable like the PNG allows for a lot of different possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CR2 has its limitations but that doesn’t mean you need to be limited by it. By converting it into an accessible file type such as PNG, you give yourself a better chance to extensively edit and share your work.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":36,"url_md":37,"alt":38,"height":39,"width":40},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192846\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F19192846\u002Fconvert-cr2-to-png-3-450x253.jpg","Blocks transforming.",449,800,[42],{"id":43,"slug":43,"title":44,"path":45},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[47,54,61],{"featuredImage":48,"postId":49,"slug":50,"title":51,"description":52,"path":53},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19192012\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-tiff-29-450x300.jpg",33158,"convert-pdf-to-tiff","How To Convert PDF To TIFF: A Beginner’s Guide","The PDF has limitations and this might force you to convert into a different file type, if only temporarily. Here’s how to convert a PDF to a TIFF.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-tiff\u002F",{"featuredImage":55,"postId":56,"slug":57,"title":58,"description":59,"path":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F12\u002F19191925\u002Fimage-management-32-450x338.jpg",29655,"image-management","Image management: How it works and why it matters for your brand","Image management is the key to organizing your digital photos. Use this comprehensive guide to see how it can free up your valuable time.","\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-management\u002F",{"featuredImage":62,"postId":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"path":67},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192115\u002Fconvert-eps-to-pdf-3-450x300.jpg",43488,"convert-eps-to-pdf","EPS to PDF: How to convert your files (step-by-step guide)","Make sure you know how to convert the EPS to a PDF. Chances are this will come up during a future project. Here’s a guide to help you out.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-eps-to-pdf\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":69},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":71},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":73},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1788757300886]