image Format
CR2 File Format
Canon Raw Version 2 is the proprietary raw image format developed by Canon for its digital SLR and mirrorless cameras. It encapsulates unprocessed sensor measurements alongside an embedded full-resolution JPEG preview and detailed EXIF metadata inside a TIFF-derived container.
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Technical Specifications
| Extensions | .cr2 |
| MIME Types | image/x-canon-cr2 |
| Category | Image |
| Engine Tier | tier1-small-js |
| Magic Bytes / Sniffing | 0x49 0x49 0x2A 0x00 |
| Opens With | Canon Digital Photo Professional, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Photos |
| Good For | Preserving maximum sensor dynamic range and extracting embedded camera previews for quick web viewing. |
| Not Recommended For | Direct embedding in web pages or fast viewing on devices without dedicated raw decoders. |