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Repair CR2 Files With Manual Guide

CR2 file is an image file created by Canon digital cameras. File gets corrupted due to reasons such as use of corrupted storage media, Outdated drivers and system file corruption.

What is CR2 ?

CR2 stands for Canon Raw Version 2 Image file. It is created by Canon digital cameras. File format is based on Tagged image file format specification. These files store raw camera images such as digital negatives. Raw images are unprocessed data from image sensor of either digital camera or image scanner. Files are lossless and larger in size as compared to jpg image file. These files are used by digital cameras such as Canon EOS 50D, Canon EOS 350D, Digital Rebel XT, EOS400d.

Programs used To open CR2 File :

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Canon RAW Codec
  • GIMP
  • IrfanView
  • UFRaw
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Google Picasa
  • Microsoft Windows Photos

Causes of Corruption

  • Virus attack
  • System File Corruption
  • Removal of memory card in use
  • Mistyped file name
  • Use of corrupted storage media
  • Clicking of pictures when battery is low
  • Use of damaged storage devices
  • Outdated drivers

To resolve above causes of corruption read about how to repair CR2 files.

Common Errors

  • CR2 files are not recognized
  • File not found: Clock L-XV.cr2
  • Failed to load library ‘Clock L-XV.cr2‘
  • Import error "CR2 file not supported"
  • Finder can't complete the operation because some data in "IMG_069.CR2" can‘t be read or written (Error code-36)

Repair CR2 Files

Solution #

Troubleshooting Error "files are not recognized" and fix CR2 files :

Method 1

Update the software used to open CR2 file.

Method 2

Show File Extension by following steps to repair CR2 file:

  • In search type control panel.

  • Go to Appearance and Personalization.
  • Click File Explorer Options.
  • In File Explorer options dialog box click "view" tab.
  • Uncheck option "Hide extensions for known file types".

Method 3

Convert it to other RAW formats such as DNG, EF, ARW, SR2, KDC, K25

Solution #

Resolve error "Clock L-XV.cr2 error" to repair CR2 files :

Clock L-XV.cr2 is DLL file which belongs to software Ulead PhotoImpact. This error occurs when Ulead PhotoImpact is used to open CR2 file.

Causes

  • Registry entries of Clock L-XV.cr2 dll file are corrupted.
  • Hardware issue.
  • Latest version of Clock L-XV.cr2 file is overwritten by a older version installed by another new-installed software.
  • Clock L-XV.cr2 dll is deleted.

Note : Clock L-XV.cr2 dll file affects the performance of computer system.

Steps :

Run SFC /scannow to repair system files

System File Checker is Windows inbuilt utility that repairs corrupted system files.

  • Press window button and Q.
  • In search type "command prompt ".
  • From menu select "command prompt" and right click option to choose "run as administrator".
  • Type command sfc /scannow in command prompt and then press enter key.

Method 2 :

Repair registry using online available tools such as ccleaner to repair CR2 file.

Solution #

Resolve error due to virus attack :

Causes of attack :

  • Use of virus infected storage media in system.
  • Download files from unknown sites while using internet.
  • Use of pirated softwares.

Method 1 :

Run full system scan using trusted anti-virus.

Method 2 :

Enable Firewall in windows 10 to recover CR2 files

  • Hold windows key and press x.
  • Select Control panel.

  • Select "system and security" option.
  • Under system and security choose option "Windows Firewall"
  • Check "Firewall status" >> Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
  • Under private network settings and public network settings turn on Windows Firewall.

  • click ok.

Solution #

Resolve error "Finder can‘t complete the operation because some data in "IMG_0696.CR2" can‘t be read or written.(Error code-36)"

Convert CR2 file to file format Adobe DNG (Digital Negative) to preserve image file.

Solution #

Alternatively if all the above solutions fail then user should use third party tool to restore corrupted CR2 files.

Conclusion

In this article we will discuss about CR2 file, programs used to open cr2 file, causes of corruption, common errors and solutions to repair CR2 file.