View CR2 files in 64 bit Windows Vista and XP

By on April 2, 2008

The default installation of Windows Vista doesn’t support Canon’s RAW codec – CR2. Thankfully, Canon does offer a CR2 codec for Vista. Unfortunately, it only supports the 32-bit flavour of the OS.

For a 64-bit version, we have to rely on a third-party provider. Ardfry Imaging have notified us that they have a CR2 codec for 64-bit versions of Windows Vista and XP. They are in beta right now, and it looks like it will eventually be a retail product. However, if you are using a 64-bit OS and are frustrated by not being able to preview your RAW images, this looks to be the only solution for now! Canon is showing no sign of ever making 64-bit drivers.

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2 comments for “View CR2 files in 64 bit Windows Vista and XP”

  1. Alex
    Alex
    September 25, 2008 at 10:20 pm | | Reply

    check http://www.baldursoft.de/cr2.php for how to view cr2 in windows foto gallery under vista 64 bit

  2. Loris
    Loris
    February 8, 2009 at 12:21 pm | | Reply

    Geek for a Rebel XSi with a 64bit Vista … i hope Canon write driver for 64bit :-|

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