How to Recover CR2 Files from SD Card on Mac/Windows PC

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CR2 is a Canon RAW format file, the file extension of pictures taken by Canon cameras, saved on the SD card or TF Card. However, any operation on the camera, such as formatting or deleting photos, can result in the loss or deletion of all CR2 files.

• Deleted all the images/photos from Canon camera memory card
• Accidentally format the SD card in Canon camera
• Unfortunately, it seems that some of your CR2 files were lost during the transfer from the SD card to your computer. This can be frustrating, especially if they contained important photos.
• I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue with your camera. Can you tell me more about the problem you're experiencing, such as any error messages or symptoms you've noticed?

If you've lost, deleted, or corrupted CR2 files from your SD card, you should act quickly to recover them. If you don't, they may be lost forever.

It is Possible to Restore CR2 Files from SD/Memory Card

All storage devices work similarly, and deleted files don't disappear immediately. They're waiting to be replaced by new data, and only become permanently deleted once they're overwritten. If you act quickly, you can retrieve deleted CR2 files from an SD card or memory card before they're replaced. The sooner you do this, the better.

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Part1. How to Recover CR2 Files from SD Card/Memory Card

Part2. How to Open or Preview CR2 Files in Windows/Mac

How to Recover CR2 Files from SD Card/Memory Card

If you've lost or deleted CR2 files, they won't be visible on your SD card or memory card, making it impossible to find them manually. However, with the help of a software tool, you can recover the lost CR2 files. I recommend trying Deep Data Recovery, a trustworthy tool specifically designed to help users recover files, including CR2 files, from SD cards on Mac or Windows PC.

Download CR2 Photo Recovery Software to Get Files Back Now!

Here are the simple steps to recover deleted CR2 files from SD card/memory card on Mac: You can use a data recovery software like Disk Drill to scan the SD card and recover deleted CR2 files. First, download and install the software, then connect your SD card to your Mac and follow the on-screen instructions to scan the card. If the files are recoverable, the software will show them to you. You can then select the CR2 files you want to recover and save them to your Mac.

1. Download CR2 Image Recovery Utility

To recover photos from a CR2 file, download and install the right version of the CR2 photo recovery software on your computer. Once installed, connect the SD card or memory card containing the CR2 file to your computer, ensuring it is detected successfully.

2. Select Memory Card to Scan

To recover deleted CR2 photos, select the hard drive or memory card where the lost photos were stored and click "Scan" to begin the recovery process on Windows or Mac. This will allow you to see all connected hard drives, including those connected to the computer, SD cards, or memory cards, and target the specific drive where the deleted photos are located.


3. Preview and Recover CR2 Files from SD Card

The scanning process may take a few minutes due to the large size of CR2 files, so be patient. Once the application stops scanning, the process is complete. You can then filter the file extension on the left side, preview the recovered CR2 photos, and select the target files to click "Recover" and save them on your computer.

How to Open or Preview CR2 Files in Windows/Mac

The photos taken by a SLR camera are very beautiful, but they often come in the CR2 format, which is not easily viewable with common photo preview tools. However, there's no need to worry, as there are two effective ways to open and view CR2 files.

• The cameraraw plugin is required to open Canon camera RAW format files. It can be downloaded to view these files.
• You can convert CR2 files into JPG format using the software Digital Photo Professional, which comes with the Canon camera, or other software that supports this conversion. This allows you to view and edit the images in a more common format.

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