CR2 CODEC for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 7 and Windows Vista
View metadata, previews, and thumbnails of Canon RAW files
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- Preview Canon RAW format (CR2) images in Windows Explorer, Windows Live Photo Gallery, and Windows 7 Media Center
- View thumbnails of CR2 files
- Search and view metadata
Notes
- Any previous version of the codec should be uninstalled before installing the new codec
- If using the embedded JPEG preview the width and height displayed will be that of the embedded preview image
- Even if we can't decode the RAW data for your camera model, we will use the embedded JPEG preview. This should allow the codec to be useful for the latest models immediately without waiting for an update from us.
- The 32 bit MSI and 64 bit MSI files that are included in the installer are available for administrators who need more installations options than are available in the default installer. On 64 bit platforms you should install both 32 bit and 64 bit codecs if you need to support 32 bit applications that use WIC. The Setup application above does installs both.
Registration
If you purchased a license, then the registration information can be entered in the Preferences application in the CR2 Codec by Ardfry Imaging program group.Build History
- Version 1.0.0.11, February 23, 2010
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- Add support for EOS 1Ds .tif files
- Version 1.0.0.10, December 15, 2009
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- RAW processing update for EOS 7D, Powershot G11, and EOS 5D
- Version 1.0.0.9, October 3, 2009
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- Support legacy thumbnail apis on Vista and later for applications like Total Commander
- Fix: Issue with generating thumbnails on Windows 7
- Fix: Issue with searches CR2 files in Pictures with Windows Desktop Search
- Version 1.0.0.8, September 5, 2009
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- Fix: issue with generating thumbnails when file is viewed for the first time from a 32 bit app on 64 bit system
- Fix: crash caused by some TIFF files
- Version 1.0.0.7, April 16, 2009
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- Fix: issue with generating thumbnails for CR2 files from the G10
- Version 1.0.0.6, April 7, 2009
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- Fix: crash on Core i7 processor
- Verison 1.0.0.5, March 16, 2009
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- Fix: Memory leak
- Improved support for XAML apps like iTag
- Verison 1.0, Build Date Feb 16, 2009
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- 10x to 100x faster initial load of thumbnails in Windows Explorer on Vista
- Rendering of RAW data for select models, JPEG preview for all others
- Beta 2, Aug 27, 2008
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- Support 32 bit applications on 64 bit Windows
- Improved support for XP Pro 64
- Simplified installer
- Beta 1, May 19, 2008
- Fix memory leak in shutdown code and address compatibility issue with Ardfry NEF codec
- Beta 0, April 2008
- Initial Release
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