How to Convert CR2 to AVIF — Quick & Free
Fast, instant CR2 (CANON) to AVIF conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .cr2 file and get .avif in seconds.
Batch Settings
Some metadata may not survive
Your CR2 file may contain MakerNote metadata. AVIF has limited or no support for these metadata types. Location data (GPS), camera settings, and color profiles may be stripped during conversion.
Color depth reduction: 14-bit → 12-bit
CR2 stores up to 14 bits per channel, but AVIF supports only 12 bits. You may notice banding in smooth gradients (like sky or skin tones) where subtle color transitions are lost.
About CR2 (CANON) to AVIF Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert CR2 to AVIF online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .cr2 file to CocoConvert, pick AVIF as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. CR2 is Canon's RAW photo format containing unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing flexibility. AVIF is the newest image format based on AV1 video codec, delivering exceptional compression — up to 50% smaller than JPEG at the same quality. Converting between these two formats lets you optimize files for fast web delivery.
Full Name: CR2 uses Canon RAW 2, while AVIF uses AV1 Image File Format. Compression: CR2 uses Lossless, while AVIF uses Lossy & Lossless. Transparency: CR2 uses No, while AVIF uses Yes.
Your CR2 file is decoded and re-encoded as AVIF. Converting CR2 to AVIF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert CR2 (CANON) to AVIF
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1. Upload CR2
Drop your .cr2 file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select AVIF
Choose .avif from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .avif file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert CR2 (CANON) to AVIF
Your CR2 image is decoded into raw pixel data, then re-encoded as AVIF.
Your CR2 file is decoded — the compressed/stored pixel data is expanded into raw RGB pixels
Pixels are re-encoded using AV1 Image File Format's lossless compression
Metadata (EXIF, ICC profiles) is transferred where AVIF supports it
The AVIF file is saved and ready for download
CR2 (CANON) vs AVIF — Detailed Comparison
| Feature | .CR2 | .AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Canon RAW 2 | AV1 Image File Format |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy & Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Color Depth | 14 bits/channel (linear sensor data) | 10 or 12 bits/channel |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Typical File Size | 25–40 MB per photo | 50% smaller than JPEG at same visual quality |
| Platform Support | Limited | Limited |
| Browser Support | none | modern browsers |
| Year Created | 2004 | 2019 |
| Open Standard | No | Yes |
Should You Convert CR2 (CANON) to AVIF?
When to Convert
- ✓You need a file that works in web browsers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CR2 to AVIF conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free CR2 to AVIF conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is CR2 to AVIF conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded CR2 file and the converted AVIF file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting CR2 to AVIF lose quality?
Converting CR2 to AVIF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert AVIF back to CR2?
Yes, CocoConvert supports AVIF to CR2 conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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