CRW to MPEG Converter
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CRW is Canon's first-generation RAW photo format — a single still frame, not a video. Converting it to MPEG wraps that one photo into a short, silent MPEG-2 video clip that holds the image on screen for a set number of seconds, which is handy when a slideshow app, NLE timeline, or DVD-authoring tool only accepts video input. If you actually want an editable photo instead of a clip, convert to TIFF or JPG — those keep the picture as an image and preserve far more of the RAW's detail.
How to Convert CRW to MPEG
- Upload Your CRW File: Drag and drop your
.crwfile onto the page or click "+ Add Files." Upload several at once to make a clip from each. - Set Duration: The "Duration" control decides how many seconds the still frame is held — the default is 5 seconds per frame. Raise it for a longer hold, lower it for a quick flash.
- Choose Resolution and Background: Keep "Keep original" to match the photo's pixel dimensions, or pick a Fixed Resolution preset (e.g. 1920x1080). "Background Color" (default Black) fills any letterbox bars when the photo's aspect ratio differs from the frame.
- Convert and Download: Click Convert and save your MPEG. No sign-up, no watermark.
CRW to MPEG vs. Other CRW Conversions
The MPEG output is a silent video. For most use cases you probably want an image format instead — here is when each makes sense.
| Convert CRW to | Output | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MPEG (this tool) | Silent MPEG-2 video clip | Dropping a photo into a video timeline, slideshow, or DVD project that needs video input |
| TIFF | Lossless still image | Editing, printing, or archiving with maximum detail retained |
| JPG | Compressed still image | Sharing or web use where small file size matters |
| MP4 | H.264 video clip | A modern video clip that plays on phones and the web without legacy codecs |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my CRW to MPEG video silent?
CRW is a still photo and carries no audio, so the resulting MPEG has no sound track — it is a video showing one frame for the duration you set. If you need music or narration, add it afterward in a video editor; this tool only builds the silent visual clip.
Will I lose image quality converting CRW to MPEG?
Yes, some. A CRW stores roughly 12-bit-per-channel RAW sensor data with wide exposure latitude, while MPEG-2 video is 8-bit and lossy. The wide dynamic range bakes down to a standard video frame, so highlight and shadow recovery is gone. To keep the most detail, convert to TIFF instead.
What codec does the MPEG output use?
The .mpeg output is encoded as an MPEG-2 program stream, the same family used on DVD-Video. In our testing this plays in VLC, Windows Media Player, and most NLE timelines; for broad phone and web playback, convert to MP4 (H.264) instead, which modern devices decode natively.
How long can the clip be?
The "Duration" control sets how many seconds the single still frame is held — pick a value such as 5 or 10 seconds. Because the clip is one repeated frame, a longer duration only changes the playback length, not the visual content.
Can I convert several CRW files at once?
Yes. Add multiple .crw files and each is turned into its own MPEG clip using the same duration, resolution, and background settings. They are not stitched into one video here — to merge several photos into a single clip, use the Image to MP4 tool's merge option.
Is it safe to upload my CRW files?
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your files are never shared or made public.