What is PS?

PS files are built around lossless compression. Designed for print publishing, vector illustrations, desktop publishing, they use the application/postscript MIME type and typically range from varies by content.

What is CR2?

Canon Raw v2 (CR2) is Canon's second-generation raw image format used by Canon EOS digital cameras for professional photography.

When Should You Use PS vs CR2?

PS vs CR2: Key Differences

• •PS uses lossless compression while CR2 uses lossless compression — both take the same approach to file size management.
• •Neither format changes compression philosophy — both are lossless compression — so any size differences are due to encoding efficiency, not a shift in quality approach.
• •How transparency is handled: CR2 supports transparency, so alpha information is preserved during conversion.
• •File sizes: PS files typically range N/A and CR2 files 20-50MB per photo depending on camera.
• •Use case fit: PS targets print publishing, vector illustrations, desktop publishing and CR2 targets canon photography, professional raw editing — your choice depends on which workflow stage you are serving.

Advantages of PS

• ✓At its core, PS relies on lossless encoding — a design choice that makes it perfect for Print publishing, vector illustrations, desktop publishing.
• ✓You won't run into compatibility issues with PS — it's a universal standard across platforms.
• ✓File size management with PS: larger files guaranteed to match the original exactly.
• ✓Every major application in the Print publishing, vector illustrations, desktop publishing space supports PS natively.

Advantages of CR2

• ✓The lossless nature of CR2 means file sizes stay reasonable while handling Canon photography, professional raw editing efficiently.
• ✓From mobile devices to enterprise servers, CR2 is recognized and supported everywhere.
• ✓The trade-off for CR2's perfection is larger files — but for archival work, it is worth every megabyte.
• ✓CR2 is a first-class citizen in all major software ecosystems, from creative suites to development environments.

Common Use Cases for PS to CR2 Conversion

• Presentation graphics
• Blog and article illustrations
• Mobile app UI assets
• Product photography for marketplaces
• Digital art portfolios
• Brochure and flyer design

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Best Practices for PS to CR2 Conversion

• →When converting PS to CR2, check whether CR2 supports transparency — if not, your transparent areas will be filled with a solid color
• →Use CR2 for maximum quality archival and PS for smaller file sizes when quality is less critical
• →Optimize images for web to reduce page load times — tools like our converter let you adjust quality settings before conversion
• →Maintain original aspect ratio to avoid distortion during conversion
• →Always keep a backup of your original files before converting
• →Choose the appropriate quality settings for your specific use case

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Troubleshooting PS to CR2 Conversion

• !CR2 shows visible compression artifacts → lower the compression level or switch to a lossless variant
• !The converted CR2 image looks washed out → the source PS likely uses a wider color space than CR2 supports
• !CR2 file is much larger than expected → check if the conversion preserved an unnecessarily high resolution
• !Text in the converted CR2 looks fuzzy → text-heavy images benefit from higher quality settings or a different output format

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