Problem applying .CR2 photo file as desktop background

Hello-
I have been trying to apply a photograph taken in RAW as a desktop background image. The file is .CR2 and when I click done to set it as the background, the background does not change and the notice comes up that System Preferences has unexpectedly shut down.
Please help !
Thanks

I recommend saving the file in a more compatible format like .png or .jpg before trying to turn it into a screen backdrop.

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