RW2 to PNG Converter

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One-Click Simplicity

A clean, minimal workflow — upload your RW2 image, choose PNG, and download. No confusing options or hidden settings to worry about.

Bulk Conversion

Need to convert a stack of RW2 images? Upload them all at once and Convertio will produce individual PNG files for each — all in one session.

Sharp Results

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

How to convert RW2 to PNG

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

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

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Let the file convert and you can download your png 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
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the reasons to convert RW2 to PNG?

RW2 stores Panasonic's full-resolution sensor data for maximum editing freedom — conversion to PNG creates a final version for distribution and display.

What applications work with PNG?

You can open PNG with all web browsers, Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET, macOS Preview, and Windows Photos.

Is my RW2 file safe during conversion?

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

How fast is the RW2 to PNG conversion?

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

Does converting RW2 to PNG affect quality?

The conversion preserves visual quality as closely as the target format allows. PNG output maintains the essential detail from your original RW2 image.

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