CR2 to HEIC converter for your favorite photos

This online tool will help you to convert files from CR2 to HEIC or to any other image format. It's safe, easy to use, and completely free. Plus, you can convert as many files as you want.

How to convert CR2 to HEIC - step by step explanation

If you want to convert your CR2 to HEIC image, you are at right place! It's not just free and safe, it's very easy to use as well. No matter how many image files you need to convert, you are always only three steps away from it.

Upload CR2 file

STEP 1

Upload CR2 files directly from your computer or add a link to them.

Converting CR2 to HEIC

STEP 2

After uploading files, click the 'Start conversion' button and wait for the conversion process to finish.

Download converted HEIC file

STEP 3

It's time to download your HEIC image files. Just click the 'Download' button and get your photos.

CR2 Converter

What is a CR2 file?

CR2 file is Canon RAW image Version 2 proprietary format introduced in 2004. Raw part of the image format means that these files contain all data from digital camera sensors, including color ratio in RGB space, camera data, lens data, etc. Since CR2 format acts as a digital negative with a lot of information, you can expect that CR2 files are enormous, uncompressed, and high quality. To be able to open the CR2 file, you’ll need Canon proprietary software or Adobe Photoshop, 3Ds Max, etc. Even though images in CR2 format can be easily modified, there is not much else you can do with them. Before sending CR2 files or sharing them on social media, you should convert them to a more compatible format, such as JPG.

HEIC Converter

What is a HEIC file?

The Moving Picture Experts Group introduced HEIC format in 2015. The primary purpose of HEIC files is as their name implies High-Efficiency Image Format/Container to save space with storing images and image sequences in smaller file sizes. HEIC format has an advanced compression algorithm that provides up to 50% smaller image size while maintaining image quality. Also, HEIC images have a 16-bit tonal range that ensures the vibrant color palette. In comparison to other digital image formats, HEIC has a real perspective to become the most popular image format. However, HEIC files are not compatible with most operating systems natively, which creates obstacles on its way to popularity. Some of the operating systems that support HEIC format are Apple iOS 11 and later, Mac High Sierra and later, Google’s Android P, etc.

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