RW2 to FTS Converter

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All conversion work happens in the cloud — no local CPU load, no memory pressure. Upload your RW2 and get the FTS result without slowing down your machine.

Detail Retained

The converter retains maximum visual fidelity during RW2 to FTS conversion — your photos maintain their sharpness, color accuracy, and detail.

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How to convert RW2 to FTS

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About formats

RW2 is the proprietary RAW image format used by Panasonic Lumix digital cameras, introduced in 2008 with the Lumix DMC-G1 — the world's first Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera — and used across the entire Lumix lineup including the full-frame S-series. RW2 files capture the unprocessed 12-bit or 14-bit readout from the camera's CMOS sensor in its native Bayer mosaic pattern, stored in a TIFF-based container with lossy or lossless compression options depending on the camera model. The format records extensive metadata through Panasonic's proprietary MakerNote tags, including lens identification for both native and adapted optics, body and lens firmware versions, image stabilization data from Panasonic's Dual I.S. system, and Photo Style settings (Standard, Vivid, Natural, L.Monochrome, Cinelike D/V, and others). RW2 files from video-centric models like the GH series also store the settings context for their renowned video capabilities, though the RAW files themselves are still-image captures. Panasonic cameras introduced several innovations — contrast-detect AF, DFD (Depth from Defocus) focusing, and Dual Native ISO — and the RW2 format preserves the data needed to leverage these technologies during post-processing. One advantage is the format's connection to Panasonic's imaging innovation: RW2 files from cameras like the GH5 and S1H preserve the sensor output from bodies at the intersection of stills and cinema, valued by hybrid shooters. The format is supported by Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, DxO, Panasonic's SILKYPIX-based RAW converter, dcraw, and RawTherapee.

Developer: Panasonic

Initial release: 2008

FTS is a file extension for the Flexible Image Transport System (FITS), the standard data format used in astronomy since 1981 when it was defined by Don Wells, Eric Greisen, and R.H. Harten at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and subsequently endorsed by the International Astronomical Union in 1982. FITS was designed from the outset as a self-describing archival format: each file begins with one or more 2880-byte header blocks containing ASCII keyword-value pairs that describe the data's dimensions, coordinate system, observation parameters, and provenance, followed by data blocks in a variety of numeric types — 8/16/32/64-bit integers and 32/64-bit IEEE floating-point values. FITS supports multi-dimensional arrays (images, data cubes, hypercubes), binary tables for catalog data, and ASCII tables, with multiple Header/Data Units (HDUs) that can coexist in a single file. The format handles specialized astronomical data: spectral cubes, radio interferometry visibilities, multi-extension mosaic images from CCD arrays, and time-series photometry. One advantage is scientific rigor: FITS mandates that all metadata needed to interpret the data physically — coordinate transformations (WCS), photometric calibration, telescope and instrument parameters — travels with the file, eliminating the metadata-loss problem that plagues general-purpose image formats in scientific contexts. The format's longevity and institutional backing is another strength — virtually every observatory, space telescope (Hubble, James Webb, Chandra), and astronomical software package (DS9, IRAF, Astropy) uses FITS as its primary data format.

Developer: NASA / IAU

Initial release: 1981

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert RW2 to FTS?

RW2 captures raw Lumix sensor output that most platforms can't open — conversion to FTS makes your Panasonic photos ready for sharing or publishing.

Which apps support FTS?

Compatible apps include SAOImageDS9, FITS Liberator, Aladin, AstroImageJ, and GIMP with plugins.

How long are converted files stored?

Convertio keeps converted files for up to 24 hours. You can download your FTS anytime within that window — files are purged after.

How fast is the RW2 to FTS conversion?

Speed depends on file size, but most RW2 to FTS conversions complete in under a minute. Server-side processing ensures quick turnaround.

Is my RW2 file safe during conversion?

Yes — uploaded RW2 files are deleted immediately after conversion, and the FTS output is removed from servers within 24 hours for your privacy.

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