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Convert CR2 images to PCDS format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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Canon Raw 2 (.cr2)

The CR2 (Canon Raw 2) file extension, developed by Canon Inc., is a digital image format used for capturing high-quality raw data from a camera's sensor. Introduced in 2004 with the Canon EOS-1D Mark II, the CR2 format preserves all the original details and metadata, allowing for extensive post-processing flexibility. It is preferred by professional photographers and IT specialists in image processing for its ability to retain maximum image information, facilitating enhanced editing and manipulation capabilities. The CR2 files are integral to workflows that require precision and detail, making them indispensable in fields like digital photography, imaging technology, and computer graphics.

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Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics (.pcds)

The PCDS file extension stands for Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics, a format developed by Kodak in 1991 for digitizing and storing high-quality images on CDs. PCDS files were used to store scanned prints and slides, leveraging proprietary encoding to maintain image quality. This format was part of Kodak's Photo CD system, which aimed to provide a reliable method for archiving and accessing digital photographs.

PCDS Converter

How to convert CR2 to PCDS?

  1. Upload CR2 File

    Choose any CR2 image from your computer, or drag & drop a CR2 file onto this page.

  2. Select CR2 Tools

    Use the tools available for converting CR2 to PCDS and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your PCDS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your PCDS file.

Convert CR2 to PCDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CR2 format to PCDS?

To change CR2 format to PCDS, upload your CR2 file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your CR2 file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted PCDS file afterward.

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Convert CR2 to PCDS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CR2 file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CR2_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CR2_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

Convert CR2 to PCDS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to CR2 file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CR2_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CR2_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

Convert CR2 to PCDS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CR2 file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CR2_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CR2_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

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