Panasonic RW2 to PNG Converter

Export Panasonic Lumix Micro Four Thirds and full-frame RW2 raw sensor files into lossless PNG images.

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Format Comparison & Technical Specifications

SpecificationRW2PNG
MIME Typeimage/x-panasonic-rw2image/png
TypePanasonic camera RAWraster
CompressionPanasonic proprietary sensor compressionlossless (DEFLATE / LZ77 + Huffman)
Standard SpecificationPanasonic Lumix RAW SpecificationW3C PNG 3rd Edition
Magic Bytes Header49 49 55 00 (IIU.)89 50 4E 47 0D 0A 1A 0A

Format Overview & Applications

Panasonic Lumix cameras-including the Micro Four Thirds line (GH6, GH5 II, G9 II) and full-frame S-series (S1H, S5 II, S1R)-record uncompressed and lossless sensor data in proprietary RW2 containers. Known for exceptional video color science and high-resolution sensor-shift modes, Lumix captures provide rich photographic data. Converting RW2 to PNG creates an uncompressed, artifact-free master graphic ideal for VFX plates, video titling, rotoscoping, and graphic design.

Technical Specifications & Codec Breakdown

The converter parses Panasonic TIFF-style headers, decodes 12-bit and 14-bit packed Bayer pixel matrices, applies Lumix color matrix calibration, and encodes a lossless 24-bit RGB PNG stream.

OS & Browser Compatibility

Opens seamlessly in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and all modern web browsers.

Useful info

When using Lumix High Resolution mode (which creates 96 MP composite images), exporting RW2 to PNG preserves extreme micro-detail without JPEG compression blur.

Format Comparison & Technical Specifications

A 35 MB Panasonic Lumix S5 II RW2 raw file converts into an uncompressed 52 MB lossless PNG master plate in approximately 380 ms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this converter support both Lumix G (MFT) and Lumix S (Full Frame) cameras?

Yes. All Panasonic Lumix Micro Four Thirds and full-frame L-mount cameras are fully supported.

Can I use the exported PNG for green screen compositing?

Yes. PNG retains crisp edge boundaries without chroma subsampling, making it optimal for chroma keying and VFX.

Are high-resolution multi-shot RAW files supported?

Yes. High-resolution composite RW2 sensor readouts are decoded into full-resolution PNG plates.