Picture Styles for Canon cameras
Last updated March 26, 2026

I now photograph with a Canon camera, after many years with Fujifilm.
I've created Canon picture styles to replicate Fuji film simulations.
You can download them from the table below.
Below is a table with photo thumbnails to illustrate the different picture styles; click to enlarge the images.
More information about these picture styles is provided on this page, after the thumbnails.
Canon picture styles are shown to serve as comparison reference.

Simulation/Picture Style	Origin/Inspiration	Can Edit	File to import with EOS Utility	Comment
Standard	Canon	V	-	Standard default style, already in the camera body
Faithful	Canon	V	-	Faithful style, already in the camera body
Canassic-Chrome	Anh Hàng Xóm	V	-	Download from site: ClassicChrome
Chrome	Fujifilm Chrome		Fuji Chrome
Documentary	Denis Zeqiri, Nikon Documentary Chrome		FSC Documentary	This is not an exact copy, but inspired from
Accura	Inspired by the Fujifilm Reala style		FSC Accura	The goal is to get accurate colors as much as possible
Accura Lumi	Accura style variant		FSC Accura Lumi	Light curve revised to provide a bright image
Reala	Fujifilm Reala		Fuji Reala
Classic	Fujifilm Classic		Fuji Classic
Classic Arrangé	Classic style variant		Fuji Classic Arrangé	Less orangey reds
Portrait	Canon	V	-	Portrait style, already in the camera body
Astia	Fujifilm Astia		Fuji Astia	To be compared with Portrait
Velvia	Fujifilm Velvia		Fuji Velvia
Velvia Chromish	Inspired by the Fujifilm Velvia		Fuji Velvia Chrome	Fuji Velvia variant with Red and Blue Chrome settings
Velvia Lumi	Velvia Chrome style variant		Fuji Velvia Lumi	Brighter light curve
Crunch	François Schneider		FSC Crunch
Haribo	François Schneider		FSC Haribo
Pastel	François Schneider	V	FSC Pastel
Pastel Strong	François Schneider	V	FSC Pastel Strong
Twist	François Schneider	V	FSC Twist
Monochrome	Canon		-	Monochrome style, already in the camera body
Acros	Fujifilm Acros		Fuji Acros
Monochrome Red	Canon		-	Monochrome with red filter, already in the camera body
Acros Red	Fujifilm Acros Red		Fuji Acros Red	Acros with red filter

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At the beginning of my photographic journey, I have been a "RAW shooter" for many years.
Then, with the Olympus PEN-F camera, I discovered the exceptional quality of in-camera JPEG black and white, which was incredibly malleable with grain, curves, and color filters.
I stopped shooting RAW for black and white.
Then I switched to Fuji, where I spent ten years, gradually abandoning RAW to become a dedicated "JPEG shooter." Why shoot RAW when JPEG does just as well effortlessly?
I now prefer to spend more time taking photos, checking the framing, exposure, contrast, etc., and reshooting if necessary, rather than spending time on RAW files in front of a computer screen.

I then wanted to upgrade, which meant a larger sensor for me.
I naturally went towards the Fuji GFX medium format, which I quickly abandoned. The quality I was looking for was certainly there; the JPEG images from a GFX are absolutely extraordinary and unsurpassed, but the GFX system wasn't for me. I'm not professional enough for that.
I then sought my perfect match in full-frame 24x36, with the equivalent of Fuji's film simulations, which are now essential for me.

After some research, two options were narrowed down to Nikon and Canon, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Nikon: "Flexible Colors" are very powerful; you can save as many as you need on the camera. However, they're fixed; contrast and saturation cannot be changed in-camera.
Canon: "Picture Styles" are very powerful; contrast, saturation, and sharpening can be fine-tuned in-camera. But only three can be saved.
I prioritized practicality: being able to adjust contrast and saturation in-camera. The lenses also played a role; the 24-105mm f/4 and the 45mm f/1.2 work very well for me. Some Fujifilm users also say that beyond three "Recipes" on the camera, you spend more time deciding which style to use than actually taking photos.
So, I went with Canon.

Since then, I've been working on recreating the Fujifilm film simulations that I loved.
Velvia is my favorite simulation, Astia for anything involving people: portraits, weddings, baptisms, birthdays, family gatherings, and Chrome, Reala, Standard/Provia depending on the situation.
This page is dedicated to Canon Picture Style, which allows me to say that I now photograph with Canon equipment while enjoying the same comfort I had with Fuji.

Two tables: the first lists the Picture Styles and the .pf3 files you can download and import onto Canon cameras using EOS Utility.
The second table lists photos illustrating these Picture Styles, in the same order as the first table. Scroll from left to right for photos of the same Picture Style, and from top to bottom for the Picture Styles within a single photo.
The Canon Styles Standard, Faithful, Portrait, and Monochrome are included for reference, allowing you to compare the styles with established references.
All photos are JPEGs taken with the Canon R5 MII camera, developed in-camera. Click on the images to view them in the camera's "S2" size.

Notes:
When discussing color accuracy, remember to check and adjust the white balance and use a calibrated monitor, as this influences image perception.
When discussing Fuji film simulation, we're also talking about "recipes". Fuji users don't hesitate to change contrast, saturation, color tone (often +2/+3), and white balance (often by adding amber) to suit their preferences. Feel free to do the same! You can find examples at Fuji X Weekly.
Looking at image thumbnails might not be the easiest way to compare styles. To better compare images from one style to another, you can, for example, display the images in full size in different tabs and switch between them.