CR3 File Extension

CR3 file extension is created by Canon, also known as Canon Raw 3 Image File. CR3 has been classified as Camera Raw Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open CR3 files in Apple iOS program.

Canon Raw 3 Image File Type

What is a CR3 File Type?

The CR3 format is based on the ISO base media file format and includes custom tags and the crx codec that supports lossless RAW and C-RAW compressions. It is saved with compression C-RAW, image is d' about 40% smaller in size with minimal differences in image quality.

With the Digic 8 processor, the Canon EOS M50 can capture images in the CR3 format. Both .CRW and CR2 formats were used in previous versions of Canon. The CRW is based on the Camera Image File Format (CIFF) and the CR2 is based on the TIFF specification.

You can open CR3 files in Adobe Lightroom (Version 2.0 and later), Adobe Lightroom for iPad (Version 5.1 and later) and Adobe Lightroom Classic (Version 8.0 and later) with the Adobe Camera Raw plugin (Version 11.0 and later) installed. You can also open CR3 files in Canon Digital Photo Professional and convert them into other formats or Canon Digital Photo Professional Express on an iPad and convert them into .JPG files.

With the release of MacOS Catalina (10.15) and iOS 13, support for CR3 images at the-system level was introduced. There are, however, models of Canon cameras that create CR3 images that are not supported by the d'system; operation macOS or iOS.

Free online CR3 Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CR3 (Canon Raw 3 Image File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CR3, merge, split and compare the CR3 files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CR3 Converter

Open CR3

Edit CR3

Compare CR3 Files

Merge CR3 Files

Split CR3 Files

CR3 Metadata Viewer

CR3 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Canon Raw 3 Image File .CR3 File Extensions while opening the .CR3 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CR3 Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Canon Raw 3 Image File on your system such as Apple iOS.
2. Associate default Apple Ios Apple iOS program for *.cr3 (Canon Raw 3 Image File) files.
   
   

   Associate CR3 Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CR3 (e.g example.cr3) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Ios Apple iOS program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cr3 files.
   
   

   Associate CR3 Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CR3 (e.g example.cr3) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Apple Ios Apple iOS program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple iOS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CR3 File Extensions

CR3 default file extension is .CR3 and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CR3 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CR3 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open CR3 File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Squad Kerbal Space Program 000 for Windows	Paid	Squad Kerbal Space Program

Open CR3 File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Preview 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Squad Kerbal Space Program 000 for MacOs	Paid	Squad Kerbal Space Program

Open CR3 file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Squad Kerbal Space Program 000 for Linux	Paid	Squad Kerbal Space Program

Open CR3 file on Web

Open CR3 file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple iOS 000 for iOS	Included with OS	Apple iOS

Open CR3 file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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