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Dec 9, 2022 9:48 PM UTC
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how to open Canon cr3 images in photoshop CS6

How to open Canon cr3 images in Photoshop CR6. i have tried for hours searching for a solution without any success.  

    Abambo
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    Dec 9, 2022 10:11 PM UTC

    That's correct. The Adobe Camera Raw that does the hard work for Photoshop will not be updated to newer cameras. The solution is to upgrade your Photoshop. A workaround is the DNG Converter. This free software reads your CR3 and converts it to a DNG that can be read by CS6.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    Dec 9, 2022 10:11 PM UTC

    That's correct. The Adobe Camera Raw that does the hard work for Photoshop will not be updated to newer cameras. The solution is to upgrade your Photoshop. A workaround is the DNG Converter. This free software reads your CR3 and converts it to a DNG that can be read by CS6.

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    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
      tshumasAuthor
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      Dec 18, 2022 6:48 PM UTC

      Thank you so much.  Yes. I now have a way to use both of my programs: Photoshop CS6 and Photoshop Elements 2020 with my new Canon EOS R10. I have tried downloanig and opeing of photos several times and it was a smooth operation each time.  Your help made all the difference in the world. Have a wonderful holiday season.  Terry 

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      Abambo
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      Dec 18, 2022 7:21 PM UTC

      You're welcome. And thanks for the wishes.

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      ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
      Kevin Stohlmeyer
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      Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
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      Dec 9, 2022 9:59 PM UTC

      Unfortunately the last compatible Camera Raw version for CS6 was 9.11 and the earliest version required to open CR3 files is 11.3.

      You can try using the DNG converter to convert your files to DNG choosing the appropriate Camera Raw version and then  opening those in CS6.

      https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/adobe-dng-converter.html

       

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        tshumasAuthor
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        Dec 10, 2022 1:30 AM UTC

        That is it. You did it. It worked perfectly. The Adobe how-to video on that page was truly helpful, too. I spent hours trying to figure this out and you both solved it for me in one minute . Thank you Kevin and thank you Abamo.   

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