CR2 to JPG
Upload a CR2 file and download it as JPG. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the CR2 file on the orange block above, or press “Choose CR2”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to JPG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the JPG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How CR2 to JPG conversion works
CR2 is an image format: it stores data in the CR2 format. JPG is an image format that uses lossy DCT compression that permanently discards fine pixel detail to achieve small file sizes, ideal for photographs. This conversion changes the file's encoding, compression method, and supported feature set. Some pixel detail is discarded by the target's lossy encoder; quality is configurable via the compression setting. Converting between these two formats is common when the source application does not support JPG natively or when the target platform only accepts JPG. 1converter processes this conversion server-side using open-source tools. Files are transferred over HTTPS, converted on secure cloud servers, and returned through a private download link that expires after 24 hours on Free.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for CR2 → JPG
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.
When to convert
What the JPG file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Works instantly in most photo viewers and websites without RAW support
- Reduces file size by using JPG compression (lossy) compared to CR2 RAW
- Sharing a Canon RAW photo on social media that requires JPG
- Emailing pictures from a camera where recipients can’t open CR2
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The JPG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
- Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode