Merge CR2 to PDF
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Supports: CR2
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Need help?How to Merge CR2 Photos to PDF
- Upload your CR2 files — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop multiple Canon RAW photos.
- Arrange page order — Drag and drop to set the order of pages in your PDF.
- Set page layout (optional) — Under "Page layout," choose "Portrait" or "Landscape." Under "Paper size," select a page size preset.
- Set image placement (optional) — Under "Image placement," choose "Cover" (fill page) or "Contained" (fit within margins). Under "Image alignment," choose "Top," "Center," or "Bottom."
- Set margin (optional) — Under "Margin," choose from "No margin (0")," "Narrow (0.5")," "Moderate (0.75×1")," "Normal (1")," or "Large (2×1")."
- Merge and download — Click "Merge" and download your combined PDF.
Why Merge CR2 to PDF?
CR2 is Canon's widely-used RAW photo format from 2004–2018, found on the EOS 5D series, Rebel/Kiss series, 7D, 6D, and many more. Millions of photographers have CR2 archives. Merging CR2 files to PDF creates a shareable document without requiring Canon Digital Photo Professional, Lightroom, or other RAW editors.
Each CR2 file is rendered and placed as one page in the combined PDF — perfect for client proofs, contact sheets, or archiving.
CR2 to PDF Use Cases
| Scenario | Layout | Placement | Compression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client proofs | Portrait | Contained | Ebook |
| Studio contact sheet | Landscape | Contained | Screen |
| Print portfolio | Portrait | Cover | Prepress |
| Photo archive | Portrait | Contained | Default |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CR2 format?
CR2 (Canon Raw 2) is Canon's RAW photo format used from 2004–2018. It stores unprocessed sensor data in a TIFF-based container, used by EOS 5D, 6D, 7D, Rebel, and many other Canon cameras.
Can I control PDF quality?
Yes. Under "Image Compression," set "Image Quality (%)" for embedded images. Under "Compression Type," choose Screen (smallest), Ebook, Default, Prepress, or Printer (highest quality).
Can I create individual PDFs instead of one combined file?
Yes. Under "Combine?," select "Individual PDFs" to create one PDF per CR2 file.
What page sizes are available?
Under "Paper size," choose from standard presets including Letter, A4, Legal, and more.
Can I set image alignment?
Yes. Under "Image alignment," choose "Top," "Center," or "Bottom" to control vertical positioning within the page.