RW2 to PGX Converter

Turn RW2 photos into PGX format — free online tool

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File Security

Privacy is a priority. Your RW2 is removed from servers immediately after conversion, and the PGX download is automatically deleted within 24 hours.

Detail Retained

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

Bulk Conversion

Process entire collections of RW2 images at once — batch conversion to PGX eliminates the need to handle files one at a time.

How to convert RW2 to PGX

Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

Choose pgx or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

Let the file convert and you can download your pgx file right afterwards

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

PGX is a simple single-component raster image format defined as part of the JPEG 2000 standard (ISO/IEC 15444) for use in conformance testing and verification of JPEG 2000 codec implementations. Introduced around 2000 alongside the JPEG 2000 specification itself, PGX files store a single image component (one color channel or grayscale plane) with a text header followed by raw pixel data, providing an unambiguous reference representation against which encoder and decoder outputs can be compared sample by sample. The header is a single ASCII line specifying endianness (ML for big-endian, LM for little-endian), signedness (+ for unsigned, - for signed), bit depth (1 to 32 bits), width, and height. The pixel data follows as raw binary values, each occupying the minimum number of bytes needed for the specified bit depth, with one value per pixel. For multi-component images (like RGB), each component is stored in a separate PGX file. The format's deliberate simplicity — no compression, no metadata, no multi-channel support — ensures there are no ambiguities in interpretation that could mask codec bugs. One advantage is verification precision: PGX's uncompressed, exactly-specified representation allows bit-exact comparison of decoded JPEG 2000 output against reference images, essential for certifying that a codec implementation conforms to the standard. The format's role in the JPEG 2000 conformance testing framework means it is implemented by every serious JPEG 2000 codec (OpenJPEG, Kakadu, etc.) and used in the official ISO conformance test suite. PGX files can also be processed by ImageMagick and various JPEG 2000 development tools.

Developer: Joint Photographic Experts Group

Initial release: 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert RW2 to PGX?

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

Which apps support PGX?

You can open PGX with JPEG 2000 reference software, OpenJPEG tools, and IrfanView.

Is my RW2 file safe during conversion?

Convertio prioritizes privacy — your RW2 file is deleted after conversion completes, and the PGX result is automatically removed within 24 hours.

How long are converted files stored?

Files are stored temporarily — your PGX result is available for 24 hours after conversion, then automatically deleted for security.

Does the converter work on all devices?

Yes — the RW2 to PGX converter runs entirely in your browser. It works on Windows, macOS, Linux, tablets, and smartphones with no software installs.

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