Convert CR2 to PSD
Free, instant and private — your CR2 files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
How to convert CR2 to PSD
- 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 PSD files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert CR2 to PSD?
Need your CR2 RAW file in Photoshop or GIMP without a plugin? Converting to PSD decodes the sensor data (demosaicing, white balance, color pipeline) right in your browser and wraps the result in a flat, single-layer PSD any Adobe or open-source editor opens natively.
CR2 vs PSD 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. PSD is Photoshop's native layered format — powerful for editing, but it needs Photoshop (or a converter) to open and is far too heavy to share.
| Property | CR2 | PSD |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .cr2 | .psd |
| Full name | Canon RAW 2 | Adobe Photoshop Document |
| First released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Developed by | Canon | Adobe |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | unprocessed camera sensor data from Canon DSLRs and mirrorless cameras | layered design files edited in Photoshop |
CR2 to PSD — frequently asked questions
Is this CR2 to PSD 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 it have layers I can edit separately?
No — the result is a single flat layer containing the whole image. You can add new layers on top once it's open in Photoshop or GIMP.
Is the conversion private?
Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — your CR2 file is never uploaded to a server.