CR3 file: How can I open a .CR3 file?
The table below provides useful information about the .cr3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cr3 file?
- What program do I need to open a .cr3 file?
- How can the .cr3 file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .cr3 files to another format?
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✅ Casio WK-1800 Registration Data

The CR3 file is a Casio WK-1800 Registration Data. The Casio WK-1800 is a 76-key MIDI keyboard and synthesizer that allows you to create your own sounds and samples.
✅ Canon Raw 3 Image

The CR3 file is a Canon RAW 3 image data. A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of a Canon digital camera.
✅ CRBasic Source

The CR1 file is a CRBasic Source. CRBasic is a BASIC-like programming language used to create programs for the Campbell dataloggers.
⚠ Be careful with .cr3 files.
It's important to know that the .cr3 file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .cr3 files. Be cautious when dealing with .cr3 files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .cr3 file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .cr3 file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .cr3 file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .cr3 file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .cr3 file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .cr3 file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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