Convert CR2 to BMP
Free, instant and private — your CR2 files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert CR2 to BMP
- 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 BMP files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert CR2 to BMP?
Some old Windows software, embedded tools and legacy pipelines only accept the uncompressed BMP format and have no idea what to do with a RAW sensor file. Converting CR2 to BMP runs the full RAW pipeline and repackages every pixel into that simpler container — much larger than the CR2, but readable by software that's never heard of RAW formats at all. It happens entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
CR2 vs BMP 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. BMP is Windows' raw bitmap format — pixel data stored uncompressed, which makes files enormous.
| Property | CR2 | BMP |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .cr2 | .bmp, .dib |
| Full name | Canon RAW 2 | Bitmap Image File |
| First released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Developed by | Canon | Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | unprocessed camera sensor data from Canon DSLRs and mirrorless cameras | raw uncompressed bitmaps from Windows apps |
CR2 to BMP — frequently asked questions
Is this CR2 to BMP 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.
Why is my BMP so much bigger than the CR2?
BMP stores every pixel's color raw with no compression at all, while CR2 holds compact sensor data. A large size increase from CR2 to BMP is normal and expected.
Why would I need a BMP instead of a CR2?
Mostly for compatibility with older Windows programs, embedded systems or technical tools that expect a simple, uncompressed bitmap and have no RAW decoder of their own.