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Convert CR2 to BMP Online


CONVERT CR2 to BMP ONLINE

1) Upload CR2 file to convert

 

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2) Set converting CR2 to BMP options

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How to convert CR2 to BMP?

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💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your CR2 file.

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✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose BMP as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

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Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your BMP file.

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Converting CR2 Canon RAW photos to BMP online has never been so simple. Drop your .cr2 from a Canon EOS DSLR and the converter produces an uncompressed BMP bitmap — compatible with Windows resource editors and legacy software.
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CR2 File

File extension .CR2
CategoryImage File
DescriptionCR2 format contains uncompressed graphic data that was captured by Canon cameras. The format is based on TIFF specs and is aimed at storing the shots in RAW format. Different settings like exposition or white balance can be applied after the image is ported to PC. Some programs support CR2 format (Adobe Photoshop, ACD Systems Canvas). Besides graphics, CR2 file contains information about the shot, describing all its parameters that further can be changed without loss in quality.
Associated programsAdobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Paint Shop Pro
Picasa
digiKam
Developed byCanon Inc.
MIME type
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Conversion typeCR2 to BMP

BMP File

File extension .BMP, .RLE, .DIB
CategoryImage File
DescriptionMay be the simplest file format, BMP was developed jointly by Microsoft and IBM. That is why it is widespread on Windows platform. This extension is characterized a raster graphic format which is recognized by many programs today. In comparison with other bitmap formats, JPEG and GIF, BMP keeps color data for each pixel in the image and doesn't compress images to decrease a file size. That is what makes it perfect file format for printable images.
Associated programsAdobe Photoshop
MS Paint
Microsoft Photo Editor
Paintbrush
Developed byMicrosoft
MIME typeimage/bmp
Image/x-ms-bmp
Useful linksMore detailed information on BMP files
5 star2026-03-02
Converted Canon CR2 files to BMP for an older image processing pipeline at work. The conversion was clean and the BMP files had correct color depth and dimensions.
Isabelle Fontaine
4 star2026-01-17
CR2 to BMP worked perfectly for batch converting Canon 5D Mark III raw files. The tool handled high-ISO files with noise correctly without introducing extra artifacts.
Chukwuemeka Eze
5 star2026-05-04
Needed BMP versions of Canon CR2 raws for a machine vision project. The pixel accuracy of the conversion was excellent and consistent across all 350 files.
Marta Szymanska

Rating CR2 to BMP   5 star CR2 to BMP   4.7 (263 votes)
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CR2 to BMP Converter — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

Why convert CR2 to BMP?

Convert when you need a Windows-native uncompressed bitmap — for legacy Windows software, resource compilers, embedded displays, or any environment that does not support modern image formats.

How do I convert CR2 to BMP online?

Upload your .cr2 file with the button above. The converter demosaics the RAW data, applies the embedded white-balance metadata, and writes a 24-bit Windows BMP for download.

Is the BMP file very large?

Yes — BMP is uncompressed. A 24 MP CR2 produces a roughly 70 MB BMP. For most uses PNG or TIFF is a better choice; pick BMP only when the destination specifically requires it.

Can the BMP have transparency?

Standard 24-bit BMP does not support alpha. The 32-bit BMP variant does, but support varies across applications. Total Image Converter exposes both options.

Can I batch-convert CR2 files?

Yes — Total Image Converter processes folders: TotalImageConverter.exe C:\cr2 C:\bmp -c bmp converts every CR2 in C:\cr2 without opening the GUI.

What is the maximum file size?

Online uploads are capped at 50 MB. Typical CR2 files are 20-30 MB; almost all fit. For larger files (high-resolution bodies, multi-exposure), use Total Image Converter locally.

Will the BMP preserve image colour accurately?

Yes. The camera's white-balance and exposure metadata are applied during demosaicing. The result matches a default Canon DPP render.
 

 

Convert CR2 to BMP — Canon DSLR RAW to Windows Uncompressed Bitmap

CR2 is Canon's DSLR RAW format — not directly openable in legacy Windows applications, resource compilers, or embedded display systems. Converting CR2 to BMP gives you the Windows-native uncompressed bitmap those systems require. Drop your .cr2 file above.

What Is CR2?

CR2 is the Canon RAW format used on EOS DSLRs from 2004 to about 2018. It stores 14-bit sensor data in a TIFF-based container with embedded JPG previews and full EXIF metadata. Native support is limited to Canon DPP, Adobe Camera Raw, and a few other professional image editors.

What Is BMP?

BMP (Windows Bitmap) is the uncompressed image format Microsoft built into Windows in 1990. Every Windows GDI function, every Visual Studio resource editor, every legacy Windows app, and every embedded display system understands BMP. Files are large but rendering is instantaneous.

CR2 vs BMP — Format Comparison

PropertyCR2BMP
Year20041990
DeveloperCanonMicrosoft
CompressionLosslessNone
Bit depth14-bit RAW8 or 24-bit per pixel
Native supportCanon DPP, ACREvery Windows API
File size (24 MP)20-30 MB70-100 MB
Resource compiler readyNoYes

When Do You Need CR2 to BMP Conversion?

Command-Line Conversion

Batch-convert an entire folder without opening the interface:

TotalImageConverter.exe C:\cr2_files C:\bmp_out /ConvertTo bmp /ProcessRecursively

Add /ProcessRecursively to include subfolders. Save the command in a .bat file for scheduled or automated runs.

Online vs Desktop

FeatureOnline (this page)Total Image Converter (desktop)
File size limit50 MBUnlimited
Batch conversionOne file at a timeEntire folders at once
Software installNone requiredWindows 7–11
Output optionsStandardFull control
Command-lineNoYes
PrivacyFile uploaded to serverStays on your computer
PriceFreeFrom $29.90

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