CR3 File Type

- The quick facts

What are CR3 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CR3 file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a CR3 file?

A .CR3 file is a Canon RAW 3 Image file.

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open CR3 files

We have identified one CR3 opener that is compatible with this specific type of CR3 file.

Programs that open Canon RAW 3 Image files

Last updated: May 31, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension CR3

While we know of one file format using the .CR3 file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .CR3 file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of CR3 files. Remember, different programs may use CR3 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.