CR2 to PS Converter

Browser-based CR2 to PS conversion — free to use

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Quality Output

The converter processes Canon CR2 sensor data to produce the highest quality PS output the target format supports.

Batch Processing

Convert multiple Canon CR2 photos to PS at once. Upload a batch, set the format, and download all converted images together.

Quick Conversion

Get your PS output fast — optimized servers handle Canon CR2 processing rapidly so you spend less time waiting and more time creating.

How to convert CR2 to PS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose ps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your ps file right afterwards

About formats

CR2 (Canon RAW version 2) is Canon's second-generation proprietary RAW image format, introduced in 2004 with the EOS-1D Mark II and used across Canon's DSLR lineup until the transition to CR3 beginning in 2018. CR2 files use a TIFF-based container that stores the raw sensor data compressed with a lossless variant of JPEG encoding (Huffman-coded prediction residuals), keeping file sizes manageable while preserving every bit of the original capture. Each CR2 file contains multiple image sections: a small thumbnail, a mid-size preview JPEG suitable for quick review, and the full-resolution RAW data at 14-bit depth on most bodies. The format records extensive shooting metadata including Canon's proprietary tags for lens model, autofocus point selection, Picture Style settings, dust-delete data from the sensor cleaning reference shot, and per-body calibration information. One advantage is the vast software ecosystem — CR2 is one of the most widely supported RAW formats in existence, handled natively by Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, DxO, RawTherapee, darktable, and dozens of other converters and viewers, owing to Canon's dominant market share during the DSLR era. Reliable archival longevity is another key strength: the TIFF-based structure and well-documented layout make CR2 files relatively straightforward to parse even with custom tools, and the format's ubiquity means archival support will persist for decades.
Developer: Canon
Initial release: 2004
PS is the standard extension for files written in PostScript, the page description language created by Adobe Systems and first shipped in 1984 with the Apple LaserWriter. A PostScript file is a complete program that describes the precise appearance of a page — text, vector graphics, curves, fills, and even embedded raster images — using a stack-based interpreted language with full programming constructs. When sent to a PostScript-compatible printer or interpreter (such as Ghostscript), the program executes and produces rendered output. PostScript introduced cubic Bezier curves as the standard representation for smooth outlines, a mathematical model that became the foundation for virtually all subsequent vector graphics and font technology including PDF, SVG, and OpenType. The language also serves as a font format: Type 1 PostScript fonts encode glyph outlines as PostScript programs with hinting instructions for sharp rendering at low resolutions, while Type 3 fonts use the full language to define arbitrarily complex glyphs. One advantage is device independence — a PostScript file produces identical output whether rendered on a 300 dpi desktop printer, a high-resolution imagesetter, or a software rasterizer, because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixel grids. The human-readable text format provides another practical strength: PS files can be inspected, debugged, and modified with any text editor, and they can be generated programmatically by any software without requiring specialized libraries. PostScript files are widely handled by Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, preview applications, and numerous publishing and graphics tools.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CR2 to PS?

Converting your Canon CR2 to TIFF gives you a print-ready, lossless image that publishing houses and professional labs accept without quality concerns.

What programs open PS?

Open PS with Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and PostScript-compatible printers — it works across platforms.

How long does the conversion take?

Most CR2 to PS conversions finish in seconds. Processing time depends on image resolution and server load, but results are typically fast.

Will my CR2 metadata (EXIF) be preserved?

Metadata handling depends on the target format. Where PS supports it, camera data like shooting parameters and GPS coordinates can be retained.

What resolution can I convert?

The converter handles CR2 images at their original resolution — from compact camera shots to high-megapixel Canon sensor outputs.

What happens to my uploaded CR2 images?

Your Canon CR2 images are deleted right after conversion. The resulting PS output is removed from servers within 24 hours for complete privacy.

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