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CR2 to OXPS Converter

Free online tool to convert CR2 photos to OXPS

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Browser Compatible

Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other modern browsers. Convert your Canon CR2 to OXPS from whichever browser you prefer.

Cloud-Based Engine

All CR2 to OXPS processing happens on remote servers — your device stays fast and free while the conversion runs in the cloud.

No Install Needed

Skip software downloads entirely — the CR2 to OXPS converter works in your browser. Open the page, upload your Canon photo, and convert.

How to convert CR2 to OXPS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose oxps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your oxps file right afterwards

About formats

CR2 (Canon RAW version 2) is Canon's second-generation proprietary RAW image format, introduced in 2004 with the EOS-1D Mark II and used across Canon's DSLR lineup until the transition to CR3 beginning in 2018. CR2 files use a TIFF-based container that stores the raw sensor data compressed with a lossless variant of JPEG encoding (Huffman-coded prediction residuals), keeping file sizes manageable while preserving every bit of the original capture. Each CR2 file contains multiple image sections: a small thumbnail, a mid-size preview JPEG suitable for quick review, and the full-resolution RAW data at 14-bit depth on most bodies. The format records extensive shooting metadata including Canon's proprietary tags for lens model, autofocus point selection, Picture Style settings, dust-delete data from the sensor cleaning reference shot, and per-body calibration information. One advantage is the vast software ecosystem — CR2 is one of the most widely supported RAW formats in existence, handled natively by Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, DxO, RawTherapee, darktable, and dozens of other converters and viewers, owing to Canon's dominant market share during the DSLR era. Reliable archival longevity is another key strength: the TIFF-based structure and well-documented layout make CR2 files relatively straightforward to parse even with custom tools, and the format's ubiquity means archival support will persist for decades.
Developer: Canon
Initial release: 2004
OXPS (Open XPS) is a fixed-layout document format standardized as ECMA-388 in June 2009, representing an evolution of Microsoft's original XPS specification. The format packages fixed-layout pages, fonts, images, and metadata in a ZIP-based Open Packaging Conventions container — the same packaging framework used by DOCX, XLSX, and other Office Open XML formats. Each page is described using an XML markup language that specifies paths, glyphs, images, and canvas elements with precise coordinates, producing documents that render identically regardless of the viewing device or printer. OXPS incorporated several changes from the original XPS: the use of JPEG XR for high dynamic range images, support for the Open Packaging Conventions 2nd edition, and alignment with the Ecma standardization process. Windows 8 and later generate OXPS (rather than XPS) when printing to the Microsoft XPS Document Writer. One advantage is standards-based document fidelity — as an Ecma standard, OXPS provides a vendor-neutral, fully specified format for documents that must look identical everywhere they are rendered, essential for legal filings, regulatory submissions, and archival records. The fixed-layout model is another strength: unlike reflowable formats, OXPS documents preserve exact page composition including precise glyph positioning and vector graphics. Built-in support in Windows and the .NET framework provides native viewing and creation capabilities without third-party software.
Developer: Ecma International
Initial release: June 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CR2 to OXPS?

Document formats like OXPS let you embed Canon images in editable text — practical for combining photography with written content in one file.

What programs open OXPS?

Programs that handle OXPS include XPS Viewer on Windows 8+, Sumatra PDF, and Open XML Paper viewers.

Can I convert CR2 from Google Drive?

Yes — import Canon CR2 photos directly from Google Drive or Dropbox without downloading them to your device first. Cloud-to-cloud workflow.

What happens to my uploaded CR2 images?

Your Canon CR2 images are deleted right after conversion. The resulting OXPS output is removed from servers within 24 hours for complete privacy.

What resolution can I convert?

The converter handles CR2 images at their original resolution — from compact camera shots to high-megapixel Canon sensor outputs.

How long does the conversion take?

Most CR2 to OXPS conversions finish in seconds. Processing time depends on image resolution and server load, but results are typically fast.