Convert CR2 to PDF — Print-Ready Documents
Convert your Canon CR2 RAW photos into PDF documents suitable for printing, portfolios, and professional submissions.
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Modern format with excellent compression. Limited browser support.
Apple's format. Excellent quality at small sizes.
Lossless format. Large files, ideal for print/archival.
256 colors max. Best for simple graphics.
Uncompressed bitmap. Very large files.
Vector trace. Best for logos and simple graphics. Not a pixel-perfect conversion.
Same format? You might want to compress instead.
SSIM-optimized — finds the lowest file size at your chosen visual fidelity.
Need to crop first? Use the Crop tool. Want to adjust or filter? Try the Editor.
Resize tool → Live preview, percentage scaling, and dimension presets.
Tip: Use PNG or WebP for transparent output. Standalone tool →
Lossless format — files can be large
GIF is limited to 256 colors
Best for logos, icons, and line art. Photos produce stylized results.
BMP files are uncompressed and can be very large. Consider TIFF (LZW) or PNG for lossless with smaller file sizes.
Leave empty for all pages. Multi-page PDFs produce a ZIP.
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CR2 vs PDF Comparison
| Feature | CR2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Canon RAW Version 2 | Portable Document Format |
| Lossy Compression | ❌ | ✅ |
| Lossless Compression | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparency | ❌ | ❌ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
| Browser Support | No browser support (requires RAW software) | All browsers (via built-in viewers) |
| Color Depth | 16.7M+ (12/14-bit per channel) | Device-dependent |
| Typical Use | Canon EOS DSLR photos (5D, 7D, Rebel series) | Documents, print, archival, sharing |
| Year Introduced | 2004 | 1993 |
Why Convert CR2 to PDF?
PDF is the standard format for print submissions, portfolios, and document sharing. Converting CR2 to PDF creates a print-ready document that maintains image quality and can be viewed on any device.
How to Convert CR2 to PDF
Upload your CR2 file. Files up to 50 MB are supported.
KoalaPic decodes the RAW data and embeds it in a high-quality PDF at 150 DPI.
Download your PDF. Both files are deleted after 1 hour.
Quality Note
The PDF is generated at 150 DPI, suitable for both screen viewing and standard printing. The embedded image uses the full decoded resolution from your CR2.