CR2 vs FITS — Comparison & Free Converter
Fast, instant CR2 (CANON) to FITS conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .cr2 file and get .fits in seconds.
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Pernahkah Anda mengabadikan momen indah dengan kamera DSLR Canon, lalu bingung bagaimana mengolahnya untuk keperluan astronomi atau analisis data yang lebih mendalam? File CR2, format RAW khas Canon, memang menyimpan detail luar biasa, namun seringkali kurang fleksibel untuk aplikasi ilmiah atau berbagi di platform tertentu. Di sisi lain, FITS (Flexible Image Transport System) adalah standar emas di dunia astrofotografi dan penelitian ilmiah, memungkinkan penyimpanan data gambar dan metadata yang sangat kaya. Konversi dari CR2 ke FITS membuka gerbang baru bagi para penggiat astronomi amatir, peneliti, maupun siapa saja yang ingin "membongkar" data gambar mereka hingga ke inti. Proses ini bukan sekadar mengubah format, melainkan mentransformasi potensi visual menjadi data yang siap dianalisis dan dibagikan secara universal.
- Edukasi astronomi di sekolah
- Analisis citra satelit skala kecil
- Arsip foto benda langit komunitas
Di Indonesia, dengan minat yang meningkat pada astrofotografi dan sains warga, konversi CR2 ke FITS mempermudah kolaborasi dan pertukaran data antar komunitas yang sering mengandalkan perangkat Canon untuk akuisisi citra awal.
About CR2 (CANON) to FITS Conversion
CR2 or FITS — which format should you use? The answer depends on your needs. Here's a quick breakdown.
CR2 is Canon's RAW photo format containing unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing flexibility. It has limited platform support. FITS is a widely used file format. It has common platform support.
So when should you convert CR2 to FITS? This conversion is ideal when you When you need a FITS file. This conversion helps you convert between formats quickly.
Converting CR2 to FITS maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
If you've decided FITS is the right choice, CocoConvert makes the conversion effortless. Upload your .cr2 file, pick FITS, and click Convert — done in seconds. The converter runs on secure servers in Germany, powered by FFmpeg, Sharp, and qpdf. Files are encrypted via TLS and erased within 24 hours.
Free tier: 5 files/hour, 250 MB each. Pro: 100 files/hour, 5 GB each. Works in every modern browser on desktop and mobile.
How to Convert CR2 (CANON) to FITS
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Choose your CR2 file
Upload your .cr2 file using drag-and-drop or the file browser. Batch mode lets you add multiple files.
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Set format to FITS
Select .fits from the output options. The converter applies optimal quality settings automatically.
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Run the conversion
Click Convert. Server-side processing means your device stays fast — even for large image files.
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Get your FITS file
Download your converted file instantly. Batch downloads are available as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert CR2 (CANON) to FITS
Your CR2 file is decoded and re-encoded as FITS.
Your CR2 file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in FITS format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
CR2 (Canon)
.cr2 file
| Extension | .cr2 |
| MIME Type | image/x-canon-cr2 |
| Category | Image |
FITS
.fits file
| Extension | .fits |
| MIME Type | image/fits |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert CR2 (CANON) to FITS?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a FITS file
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use CR2 or FITS?
It depends on your goal. CR2 preserves full quality. FITS preserves full quality. Choose based on whether file size or quality matters more for your use case.
Is FITS higher quality than CR2?
Not necessarily. Converting CR2 to FITS maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings. Quality depends on the compression type and settings, not just the format name.
Can I convert CR2 to FITS on Mac and Windows?
Yes. CocoConvert is a web-based tool that works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge — on any operating system including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Is CocoConvert free for CR2 to FITS?
Yes. Free users get 5 conversions per hour (250 MB each). Pro subscribers unlock 100 files per hour, 5 GB per file, and priority processing.
What tools does CocoConvert use for CR2 to FITS?
CocoConvert uses FFmpeg for audio/video, Sharp for images, and qpdf for documents — the same open-source libraries used by Netflix, YouTube, and major enterprise platforms.
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