RWL to PDF
Turn a Leica RWL capture into a one-page PDF for a gallery checklist. The page is a developed 8-bit sRGB view; retain RWL for color or lens changes.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
| Specification | RWL | |
|---|---|---|
| MIME Type | - | application/pdf |
| Type | - | document container |
| Compression | - | Flate / JPEG / JBIG2 / CCITT |
| Standard Specification | - | ISO 32000-2:2020 |
| Magic Bytes Header | - | 25 50 44 46 (%PDF) |
Format Overview & Applications
A gallery checklist may need a stable view of each frame, but the RWL is still the file to revisit for different development or color choices.
Technical Specifications & Codec Breakdown
The RWL enters the common LibRaw raw path: camera white balance and matrix, AHD demosaicing, orientation correction, and 8-bit sRGB channels precede PNG embedding.
OS & Browser Compatibility
Leica FOTOS or a raw editor can return to the RWL capture; a gallery checklist can use the PDF page as a fixed visual reference.
Useful info
Use the PDF for layout review, not as the only image master; keep the RWL if you may need to revisit the capture or output color.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
A 5976×3992 Leica RWL gallery proof occupies about 39.8×26.6 inches at 150 dpi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PDF contain a Leica lens profile control?
The converter writes developed image pixels, not controls for changing the RWL lens or raw profile.
Which LibRaw choices shape the image?
Camera white balance, camera-matrix color, AHD demosaicing, upright orientation, and 8-bit sRGB output are selected in the code.
Should the gallery checklist replace the Leica original?
Keep the RWL for another development or color decision; use this page as the fixed gallery reference.