Convert CR2 to AVIF
Free, instant and private — your CR2 files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert CR2 to AVIF
- Step 01
Add your CR2 files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
It runs in your browser using its built-in image engine — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your AVIF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert CR2 to AVIF?
AVIF is the most efficient mainstream image format there is. Converting CR2 to AVIF runs the full RAW pipeline and encodes the result down to the smallest possible file at excellent quality — ideal when a RAW photo is headed for the web. Both the RAW decode and the AVIF encode run in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
CR2 vs AVIF at a glance
CR2 is Canon's RAW format — every photographic detail the sensor captured, before any in-camera processing, editable but unreadable by most everyday software. AVIF is the newest mainstream image format — outstanding compression, but support outside browsers is still patchy.
| Property | CR2 | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .cr2 | .avif |
| Full name | Canon RAW 2 | AV1 Image File Format |
| First released | 2004 | 2019 |
| Developed by | Canon | Alliance for Open Media |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Best for | unprocessed camera sensor data from Canon DSLRs and mirrorless cameras | next-generation web images with maximum compression |
CR2 to AVIF — frequently asked questions
Is this CR2 to AVIF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Are my CR2 files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion happens entirely on your device using your browser's built-in image engine. Your CR2 files never leave your computer or phone — which is also why the conversion is nearly instant.
Will I lose quality converting to AVIF?
AVIF uses lossy compression, so the image is re-encoded at high quality (92%). For photos the difference is practically invisible; for text-heavy graphics or logos, a lossless format like PNG preserves sharp edges better.
Why convert CR2 to AVIF instead of JPG?
AVIF produces dramatically smaller files than JPG at the same visual quality — the best choice when the photo is headed for a website rather than printing.
Is the conversion private?
Yes — your CR2 is decoded and converted entirely inside your browser via a WebAssembly build of LibRaw; nothing is uploaded to a server.