The format CR2 (Canon raw version 2) was developed in 2004 by Canon Inc. with the purpose of storing digital images. The main difference between CR2 and more common formats like JPG or PNG is that CR2 does not offer ready to view pictures. Raw formats like CR2 are advantageous mainly because CR2 enables the user to post process the image easier than ready to view without worrying about the quality loss. CR2 files are based on the TIFF (Tagged Image file) file specification. CR2 format as well as other raw images, can be viewed using programs like Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, digiKam etc.
The .gif filename extension refers to the GIF graphical file format created by CompuServe in 1987. The format is from the class of raster graphics which uses a dot matrix type data structure of orthogonally placed pixels, each with their own color information. The file format has a rich history of usage in storing sprite data for video games especially those released in the early 90's. The GIF format has also been used in low-resolution animation clips distributed over the internet, and in design of sharp-edged art that utilize a palette of a few colors up to a max of 256 colors. The GIF file format has its advantage in its compression technique, which limits file size but does not compromise image quality. The file format natively opens on many of the popular web browsers.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for CR2 to GIF conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload CR2 files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized GIF results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent GIF audio with dependable progress tracking.
CR2 format is the upgraded version of CRW, it offers the best quality to size ratio. What makes it so different from other formats is the fact that all the colours are recorded either in 12 or 14 bits and lossless compression is being used. The primary benefit of using CR2 format is that it allows professional photographers and designers the ability to modify pictures without any drawbacks, unlike some other file formats.
The GIF format is formally specified in the GIF89a Specification released in 1989 and maintained by the World Wide Web consortium. The format uses the Lempel-Ziv-Welch data compression algorithm to create a single lossless file of multiple images known as frames. The GIF file format has a structure of blocks composed of control, graphics rendering, and special purpose blocks. The blocks begin with the header block, followed by the logical screen descriptor block, the graphic control block with the actual image and or text, and finally the gif trailer marking the end of the file.
Upload your image file in the CR2 format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select GIF as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted image file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.