Opening Raw files with Windows 10

[COMMANDER012]

Hello, I seem to have a problem opening a raw photo from my camera. I have tried to download windows Raw Image Extension, but it refuses to install to my pc. I have to send pictures through email. Is there any other way to open and send these through an email?

 

OS: Windows 10 Pro 

Case: Thermaltake Core V1 Snow Edition GPU: Zotac GTX 1070 mini 8gb CPU: I5-6500 @3.2Ghz LGA 1151 RAM: 2x Ageis Ripjaw 16GB DDR4 MOBO: Asrock H110M-ITX/ac HDD: Segate 1TB HDD SSD: SP SATA 3 S55 240GB

PSU: EVGA Supernova G3 750W

 

[MS-DOS Guy]

Of the image you intend to open, what is the file extension of that image? 

[COMMANDER012]

Just now, MS-DOS Guy said:

Of the image you intend to open, what is the file extension of that image? 

CR2

[MS-DOS Guy]

try this program
https://windowsfileviewer.com/open/cr2_files

[COMMANDER012]

1 minute ago, MS-DOS Guy said:

try this program
https://windowsfileviewer.com/open/cr2_files

 I will try this program out. Is there any way to send it so someone without compromising image quality?

 

[MS-DOS Guy]

Just now, COMMANDER012 said:

 I will try this program out. Is there any way to send it so someone without compromising image quality?

 

send the image to another person? I usually use Google Drive,
drive seems to work just fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[COMMANDER012]

3 minutes ago, MS-DOS Guy said:

send the image to another person? I usually use Google Drive,
drive seems to work just fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I did a photoshoot for someone's wedding and I want to send them the photos. Idk the file viewer seems to take some color and contrast out of the photos im not sure if that's how  it really looks.

[MS-DOS Guy]

Just now, COMMANDER012 said:

I did a photoshoot for someone's wedding and I want to send them the photos. Idk the file viewer seems to take some color and contrast out of the photos im not sure if that's how  it really looks.

       Oh snap, I'm not really all there with photography at all. But is it possible to... brighten it up a bit with photoshop for instance. I really don't know any photo viewers besides that particular one. I use that file viewer and if it seems out of tune I'll usually brighten it up a bit in photoshop or if you don't have access to that I guess you can use Medibang Paint Pro which is free. Otherwise, you might have to have it how it already is. I don't know why it would seem out of contrast or color because all it's really doing is opening a file which allows you to view it and isn't altering it in any sort of way. 

Like I said, you can take my advice I suppose and try and brighten it up using software though I guess. 

[COMMANDER012]

11 minutes ago, MS-DOS Guy said:

       Oh snap, I'm not really all there with photography at all. But is it possible to... brighten it up a bit with photoshop for instance. I really don't know any photo viewers besides that particular one. I use that file viewer and if it seems out of tune I'll usually brighten it up a bit in photoshop or if you don't have access to that I guess you can use Medibang Paint Pro which is free. Otherwise, you might have to have it how it already is. I don't know why it would seem out of contrast or color because all it's really doing is opening a file which allows you to view it and isn't altering it in any sort of way. 

Like I said, you can take my advice I suppose and try and brighten it up using software though I guess. 

Well thanks for the help anyway. I did post In photography and videography but no one replied yet. 

[TheDelphiDude]

Your best bet is installing Digital Photo Professional. It's a utility which allows for RAW conversion, and basic image adjustment (such as white balance), made by Canon and should come with your camera body.

You can either install the software from the CD that came with your camera body, or download the software from the Canon website. You may need to supply the serial number located at the bottom of your camera body in order to access the downloads though.

[COMMANDER012]

Thank you very much I really appreciate it.