Canon EOS R8 RAW at a glance
| RAW format | CR3 — Canon RAW 3 (.CR3) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 24 MP full-frame |
| Resolution | 24 megapixels |
| Typical RAW size | about 24-32 MB |
| Released | 2023 |
| RAW options | 14-bit CR3 RAW with a C-RAW option for smaller files. |
Editing EOS R8 files with imagic
imagic opens .CR3 files from the Canon EOS R8 natively on Windows and macOS. Point it at a card or shoot folder and it builds previews, scores every frame for sharpness, closed eyes, and composition, and groups near-duplicate bursts — so a full shoot collapses to its keepers before you edit anything.
Processing runs through the bundled RawTherapee engine, entirely on your machine: batch-apply one look across the keepers and export JPEGs in a single pass. Nothing uploads, which matters at about 24-32 MB per frame. The 7-day trial is full-featured and needs no card; licenses are one-time, from €19.
Frequently asked questions
What RAW format does the Canon EOS R8 use?
The Canon EOS R8 writes CR3 files with the .CR3 extension. 14-bit CR3 RAW with a C-RAW option for smaller files.
How big are Canon EOS R8 RAW files?
Expect about 24-32 MB per frame from the 24 MP full-frame sensor, depending on compression settings and scene detail. A full shoot adds up quickly, which is why culling before editing matters on this body.
How can I open Canon EOS R8 .CR3 files for free?
imagic opens CR3 files from the Canon EOS R8 natively on Windows and macOS — the 7-day trial needs no card. It culls the shoot with AI quality scoring, groups duplicates, and batch-processes keepers locally through its RawTherapee engine.
More about CR3
The EOS R8's .CR3 files share their structure with every Canon body using CR3 — the full CR3 guide covers compression variants, free openers, and conversion options in depth.
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