How to Convert CR2 to PSB — Quick & Free
Fast, instant CR2 (CANON) to PSB conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .cr2 file and get .psb in seconds.
Batch Settings
La conversion de fichiers CR2 en PSB est une opération courante pour les professionnels de l'image et de l'édition. Le format CR2, propre aux appareils photo Canon, capture des données brutes de haute qualité, idéales pour la retouche minutieuse. Cependant, sa spécificité limite parfois son intégration directe dans des flux de travail complexes. Le format PSB, ou "Photoshop Big", offre une solution robuste pour manipuler des images de très grande taille ou des compositions avec de multiples calques, souvent rencontrées dans l'imprimerie grand format ou la conception graphique avancée. Cette transition permet de préserver l'intégralité des données et la flexibilité créative, assurant que vos œuvres conservent leur précision et leur potentiel d'édition, du cliché initial à la production finale, sans compromis sur la qualité ou l'échelle.
- Archivage de documents patrimoniaux (Belgique)
- Publications scientifiques grand format (Suisse)
- Affiches électorales détaillées (Québec)
En France, les agences de publicité et les imprimeurs grand format utilisent fréquemment le PSB pour des campagnes d'affichage urbain. La conversion CR2 vers PSB est donc une étape essentielle pour intégrer des photographies brutes de haute résolution dans ces projets d'envergure.
About CR2 (CANON) to PSB Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert CR2 to PSB online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .cr2 file to CocoConvert, pick PSB 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. PSB is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your CR2 file is decoded and re-encoded as PSB. Converting CR2 to PSB 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 PSB
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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 PSB
Choose .psb 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 .psb file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert CR2 (CANON) to PSB
Your CR2 file is decoded and re-encoded as PSB.
Your CR2 file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in PSB format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
CR2 (Canon)
.cr2 file
| Extension | .cr2 |
| MIME Type | image/x-canon-cr2 |
| Category | Image |
PSB
.psb file
| Extension | .psb |
| MIME Type | image/vnd.adobe.photoshop |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert CR2 (CANON) to PSB?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a PSB file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CR2 to PSB conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free CR2 to PSB 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 PSB 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 PSB file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting CR2 to PSB lose quality?
Converting CR2 to PSB maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert PSB back to CR2?
Yes, CocoConvert supports PSB 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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