Convert CR2 to AVIF
Convert your Canon RAW photo to a shareable AVIF image
How it works
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Upload your CR2
Select or drag a CR2 file up to 100 MB.
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Choose quality
Adjust the AVIF quality slider for the best balance of size and clarity.
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Download your AVIF
Get your converted AVIF image instantly.
Why convert CR2 to AVIF?
- AVIF produces the smallest files — roughly 50% smaller than JPEG
- Next-generation format with the best compression available
- Share Canon photos without requiring RAW editing software
About CR2 to AVIF conversion
CR2 is Canon's RAW camera format containing unprocessed sensor data from Canon EOS cameras. RAW files require specialized software like Lightroom or Capture One to open. This tool converts CR2 files to AVIF, making your photos instantly viewable and shareable on any device.
When to convert CR2 to AVIF
You have CR2 files from your Canon EOS cameras that need to be shared, uploaded, or viewed without RAW editing software.
This tool converts your CR2 to AVIF. Adjust the quality slider to balance file size and visual detail. Quality 80 is a good starting point for photos.
AVIF is supported by Chrome, Firefox, Safari (16.4+), and Edge. The conversion preserves the image dimensions and handles color space conversion automatically.
Frequently asked questions
- How much smaller will the AVIF be?
- Expect 90-98% size reduction. A 25 MB CR2 file typically becomes 1-5 MB as AVIF.
- Do I need Canon software?
- No, this tool converts CR2 files directly without any Canon or Adobe software.
- Will the conversion affect image quality?
- AVIF uses lossy compression, so there is some quality reduction compared to the RAW original. At high quality settings, the difference is imperceptible for viewing and sharing.
- What about RAW editing adjustments?
- This tool decodes the full RAW sensor data from your CR2 file using standard color processing. For creative editing (exposure, white balance, etc.), use dedicated RAW software first, then convert the result.
- Is my file stored on your servers?
- Files are kept only long enough for you to download the result. Everything is automatically deleted within 24 hours.