How to Open CR2 in Photoshop CS3

A Raw file offers more subtle and advanced controls than other image formats.

Adobe Photoshop CS3 comes with a subprogram called Camera Raw that is capable of processing raw file types. A CR2 file is a file format called "Canon RAW," which is a larger and more complex format than standard JPEG. It is mostly used by professional photographers to have more control over elements during post-production. Raw files can be adjusted first using the Camera Raw subprogram and then opened within the normal Photoshop editing program for further alteration.

Instructions

1. Open Photoshop, then click "Open" from the "File" menu at the top of the program.

2. Navigate to the location of your CR2 files, select them and click "Open." This will launch the Camera Raw editor inside Photoshop.

3. Adjust any of the settings you'd like to alter using the panel on the right. Different tabs control qualities like exposure, levels and color balance.

4. Click the "Save Image..." button to keep your changes or click "Open Images" to load the images into Photoshop's normal editing mode.

References

• Adobe.com: Open images in Camera Raw
• FileInfo.com: .CR2 File Extension

Resources

• Adobe.com: Open images in Camera Raw