Converting Canon CR2 RAW images

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | Q&A Forum

A question from Graham McMaster

My Canon 40D saves files in a RAW CR2 image format. These can be partly edited in proprietary Canon software before opening as a TIF in Photoshop. However, the resulting TIF or PSD image cannot be resaved as a JPEG possibly due to Canon’s CR2 RAW vs. Adobe RAW format. One cumbesome solution is to drag a copy of the original PSD or TIF onto a newly opened Photoshop “blank” image – this can be saved as a JPEG. There has to be a better way …….?

2 Comments to Converting Canon CR2 RAW images

Jack
March 17, 2009

I don’t normally use the Canon Software (I have Digital Photo Professional), but gave it a try. I opened a CR2 file and used it to transfer the image to Photoshop. Digital Phot Professional transfers the CR2 image into Photoshop in 16 bit mode. In Photoshop, go to Image/Mode – you will see a tick next to 16 bits/channel. To enable you to save in jpeg, the image mode must be 8 bits/channel. Simply tick the 8 bits/channel option. Then go to file/save as and you should see the jpeg option.

Graham
March 18, 2009

Simple when you know how – worked a treat!

Leave a comment

Our Sponsors

The Shell Club - 76 Purnell Rd, Corio, (03) 52754061.

Allsport Trophies - 33 Seaside Parade, North Shore, (03) 52786202

Arthur Reed Photos - School and Graduation Photography (03) 52434390.

CBCC Flickr Group

For more of our CBCC work take a look at our flickr group. And, if you're a CBCC member why not create an account and join up.