Open CR3 or CR2 files directly
Start with the folder or card you already have. No import, catalog, or second library before the first frame.
Canon CR3 viewer
Canon shoots move fast. Stay with the frame.
Open a CR3 or CR2 folder where it already lives and begin the first pass without building a catalog before you can see the frame.
Follow the Canon sequence
Move through expressions, gestures, and split-second changes while the neighboring frames still read as one moment.
Rate the real Canon selects
Use ratings, labels, and flags while your eye stays on the photograph instead of the controls.
Continue with the selected Canon files
Carry the smaller set forward, then open it in Canon Digital Photo Professional, Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Capture One, or the RAW editor you trust.
Canon RAW preview
See the frame before the full RAW render
For the fast first pass, unraw uses the preview stored inside the CR3 or CR2 file so the photograph appears without waiting for a full RAW render.
Once the keepers are chosen, continue with color, highlight recovery, noise reduction, and final rendering in your RAW editor.
FAQ
Can unraw open Canon CR3 files without importing?
Folders or cards containing CR3 and CR2 files open directly in unraw. Begin the first pass without creating a catalog or waiting for an import.
Does unraw also support Canon CR2?
unraw supports both Canon CR3 and CR2 alongside other common professional RAW formats.
Where do I finish Canon RAW development?
After choosing the CR3 or CR2 keepers in unraw, continue with color and final rendering in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom, Capture One, Canon Digital Photo Professional, or the RAW editor you use.