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Canon R5 CR3 Raw File Support in Lightroom Classic

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July 26, 2020
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Hi Adobe,

When will LRC be updated to read new Canon CR3 raw files? Downloaded DNG converter but not able to covert as well. I think R5 CR3 raw files are not readable by any Adobe products today. I just bought R5 and it is disappointing LRC not supporting CR3 for R5 yet. This is going to be a challenge for my workflow. Please advise. Thanks.

BR,

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Correct answer Akash Sharma

Hi there,

We are happy to announce the release of Lightroom Classic 9.4 & Lightroom Desktop 3.4 which integrates Camera Raw 12.4 and now supports the Canon EOS R5 raw files.

Here's a list to the other newly added camera support in the August release: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

To update Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Desktop to the latest version, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to the app. See: More detailed instructions for updating

Let us know how it goes.

Thanks,

Akash

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GoldingD

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Canon EOS R5 added to supported cameras last night, see updates for ACR, LrC, etc

Akash SharmaCorrect answer

Legend

Hi there,

We are happy to announce the release of Lightroom Classic 9.4 & Lightroom Desktop 3.4 which integrates Camera Raw 12.4 and now supports the Canon EOS R5 raw files.

Here's a list to the other newly added camera support in the August release: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

To update Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Desktop to the latest version, click "Update" in the Creative Cloud desktop app next to the app. See: More detailed instructions for updating

Let us know how it goes.

Thanks,

Akash

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marcinp24340834

Participant

Having them open in lightroom and saying it works are TWO different things! The files in LR 9.4 are at least 2/3 stop underexposed when imported into LR and in LR10, if you can stomach working on that barely working version, not only is it half the speed of LR 9.4 it makes the computer crawl after 45 minutes of editing.

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kenk120141

Participating Frequently

Yes, it works. You can get your images into LR CC by following the you tube link

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yenkiat1976Author

Participant

Dear David,

Thanks!

JP Hess

Inspiring

Don't know what to tell you about the HEIF Files. I'm not necessarily attempting to convince you to shoot JPEG. But on more than one occasion users have come to the forum complaining that they have lost their camera profiles, that the only profile that is showing for their image is "Color", and they are panicked and wondering what has happened. When it has been pointed out to them that they are editing a JPEG image they are quite surprised. The point is that today's cameras do quite an amazing job with the JPEG format. I agree however, that shooting raw is preferable in many cases. But my experience has shown that shooting JPEG under many lighting conditions can produce excellent results.

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maylonr87852814

Inspiring

I have one question for you all.

How about HEIF files. As I understand it adobe supports it for the iphones since 2018.

I was thinking of giving the format a go, and see how far it can be pushed. I am not a big fan of shooting jpeg only, but HEIF is supposed to be far better. So I was curious if I could use it predominantly until the CR3 support comes out, or maybe even use it rather than shooting raw all the time (depended on if it allows me to edit how I usually edit).

Cheers

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patrickjchase

Participating Frequently

HEIF, like JPEG, is a "fully rendered" format. It's not goint to work (anywhere near) as well as RAW for things like post-exposure white-balance and exposure adjustments.

The closest analogy I can think of is the difference between a "true" RAW video codec like BMRAW and a rendered HDR codec like ProRes Raw with a Log tonecurve. The latter gives you some extra exposure latitude for grading, but doesn't allow anything like the sort of balance/exposure edits that a true raw codec does.

DdeGannes

Community Expert

The link below provides Adobe’s answers to the questions in the thread.

https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/supported-cameras.html

Regards, Denis: iMac 27” mid-2015, macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur; 2TB SSD, 24 GB Ram, GPU 2 GB; LrC 12.5,; Lr 6.5, PS 24.7,; ACR 15.5,; (also Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.0.1, PS 27.0; ) Camera Oly OM-D E-M1.

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msgrover1

Participant

I'm all good now.... the R5 is boxed back up and on its way back... I was struggling to get any sharp images that justify keeping it. At least I don't have the CR3 issue to worry about now.

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wanderingcrow

Known Participant

It wasn't the R5, it was Lightroom. I had the same issue (and actually returned my first R5 for the same reason). R5 files in Lightroom are soft and noisy. If you open in other programs (even Apple Photos), they are much better. I'm still here though looking for a more long-term solution.

JP Hess

Inspiring

At least the DNG converter is working for now. And it's only a temporary fix until the update is released. You will just have to be patient.

mattiaantonelliofficial

Participant

Hello! I hope Adobe will update LR quickly too.

In the meanwhile I can confirm Adobe DNG Converter is working for .cr3 raw files, it can convert also dual pixel cr3 raw files.

I'm running the latest beta on Mac. Hope it helps.

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Fodowsky

Participant

Just got my R5 today. Can agree that the DNG Beta converts the files so LRC can read. But what a tremendous PITA. Took me a way too much time scouring the web to figure out how to even open the new CR3 files. Canon and Adobe need to get their stuff together. This is really not acceptable.

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