Raw camera image created by Canon digital cameras; stores uncompressed image data exactly how it was captured by the CCD; can be adjusted for white balance and exposure using several image-editing software programs, including the software bundled with Canon digital camera purchases.
CR2 files are saved in a format based on the TIFF specification. Some earlier versions of Canon digital cameras also use the .CRW format, which is based on the Camera Image File Format (CIFF).
3D character data file used by Poser, a 3D human modeling program; includes information about the figure's joints and bones, including where and how much they bend; may also contain information about morphs that are built into the figure; may be imported by various third-party programs.