Canon Shutter Count Tool
CR3-friendly
No upload needed
Metadata reader
Check your Canon camera's shutter count
Drop in an original Canon CR3 file and this page will scan the metadata for the shutter count. Best used with a straight-out-of-camera file when you are listing a body for sale or checking a recent shutter reading.
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Add an original Canon CR3 to begin.
Shutter count result
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Your shutter count result will appear here after scanning.
Full EXIF data
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Run a scan to view the full EXIF and Canon maker-note data we can read from the file.
How to check shutter count on a Canon camera
Checking the shutter count on a Canon camera can be slightly more complicated than other brands, as Canon does not officially provide this information within the camera itself.
However, the shutter count is often embedded within the image metadata of photos taken with the camera, especially when using RAW files such as CR2 or CR3.
- Take a photo with your camera.
- Upload the original image file, preferably a CR2 or CR3 file.
- The tool will scan the metadata and extract the shutter count where available.
Keep in mind that not all Canon models expose shutter count data in EXIF metadata, but many modern models do. This tool provides a quick and easy way to check without needing to install any software.
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