.CR3 file extension - Canon digital RAW format (3.0)
What is cr3 file? How to open cr3 files?
File type specification:
File extension cr3 is used for the latest version of digital RAW format used in Canon cameras, first introduced in 2018.
It works like the previously used CR2 and CRW formats. The key difference being is that while CR2 is based on lossless TIFF, CR3 is closer to the original CIFF, further optimizing the compression ratio.
Updated: November 28, 2023
The default software associated to open cr3 file:
Company or developer:
Canon Inc.
Digital Photo Professional is a software developed for the Digital EOS SLR Cameras to provide high speed RAW image processing and digital workflow solution to support professional users.
List of software applications associated to the .cr3 file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open cr3 file, edit cr3 file, convert cr3 file, view cr3 file, play cr3 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting cr3 files.
Software that open cr3 file - Canon digital RAW format (3.0)
Programs supporting the exension cr3 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Digital Photo Professional for open cr3 file action.
