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Convert CR2 to JPG

CR2 to JPG conversion runs in the TeraConvert desktop app, fully local on your Mac. Drop a file below to see what the free browser converter can do with it.

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How to Convert CR2 to JPG

  1. 1

    Get TeraConvert for Mac

    Free download for Apple Silicon; this format needs Pro.

  2. 2

    Drop your CR2 files

    One file or a whole batch at once.

  3. 3

    Pick JPG and convert

    Everything runs locally; nothing is uploaded.

Why Convert CR2 to JPG?

A CR2 file is Canon's raw sensor dump, not a finished photo, which is why it refuses to preview in most apps or upload to most sites without a converter in between. Converting to JPG develops that raw data into a standard image you can view, share, and post anywhere.

You trade the raw file's editing latitude for a picture that simply works.

CR2
JPG
Type
Camera RAW (Canon)
Compression
Lossy
Compression
Lossless
Transparency
No
Bit depth
12 / 14-bit
Max colors
16.7 million
Editable
Yes (RAW developers)
Animation
No
Browser support
None
Browser support
Universal
Typical use
Canon photography
Typical use
Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert CR2 to JPG in the browser?
No. Canon RAW decoding runs in the desktop app through ImageMagick. The conversion is 100% local; your photos are never uploaded.
What actually is a CR2 file?
It is Canon's raw format, the unprocessed data straight off the camera sensor for a single shot. It holds far more information than a JPG, but it is not a viewable image until it is developed.
Will the JPG match how the photo looks in my editor?
Not exactly. A CR2 is unprocessed, so the conversion applies a baseline development rather than any adjustments you made in Lightroom or Canon's software. For an edited result, export the JPG from your RAW editor instead.
Should I keep the CR2 after converting?
Yes. The raw file holds the full exposure and color latitude for serious editing. The JPG is a flattened, developed copy that discards most of that headroom.
Is my file still private in the desktop app?
Yes. The desktop app converts with native engines on your Mac and works offline after a one-time activation check. Nothing is uploaded, in the browser or on desktop.

Developing a shoot's worth of Canon RAW?

TeraConvert Desktop batch-converts a whole card of CR2 files to JPG using ImageMagick, with no file count limit.

Get TeraConvert for MacFree to download. This format unlocks with Pro.