CR2 to AVIF Converter
Convert CR2 images to AVIF instantly in your browser. No upload, no account needed — fully client-side and secure.
WebP typically reduces file size by 25-35% compared to PNG with equivalent visual quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image data safe?
Absolutely. 100% of the conversion processing occurs inside your local web browser sandbox. No file chunks or metadata are transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere externally.
Will transparency be preserved?
Converting to lossless formats like PNG preserves full transparency (alpha-channel). If you are converting to JPEG, any transparent sections are rendered as solid background colors (customizable in output settings).
Can I convert multiple images at once?
Yes, you can drop or select multiple files simultaneously. Our tool processes and triggers the sequential download of all assets with a single click.
About CR2
What are CR2, CR3, and CRW files? Proprietary RAW image files created by Canon digital cameras. They contain uncompressed, unprocessed sensor data. CRW is the oldest, CR2 is the standard, and CR3 is the newest (supporting compressed RAW).
How to open them? Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop (via Camera Raw), Apple Photos, or Canon's Digital Photo Professional.
Typical use: Professional photography using Canon cameras, allowing maximum flexibility in post-processing (exposure, white balance).
Origin: Developed entirely by Canon.
Modern alternatives: DNG (Digital Negative) is often used to standardize RAW files across different camera brands.
About AVIF
What is an AVIF file? A next-generation, open-source image format derived from the AV1 video codec. It offers extremely high compression efficiency and supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) and transparency.
How to open an AVIF file? Supported by modern web browsers (Chrome 85+, Safari 16+, Firefox 86+) and modern image editors.
Typical use of an AVIF file: High-performance web development and delivering the highest quality images at the lowest possible bandwidth.
Origin of the AVIF file: Developed by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) and released in 2019.
Modern alternatives for AVIF: None currently; AVIF *is* the modern alternative. Its main competitor is JXL.