RW2 to JPG Converter
RW2 is the RAW format of Panasonic Lumix cameras. Convert RW2 photos to JPG so you can view and share them anywhere — developed on your device, never uploaded.
JPG photos are placed in the PDF exactly as they are (no quality loss), so metadata such as the location stays inside the PDF. To remove it first, use Remove EXIF Data.
Tip: RAW photos are “developed” on your device, which takes a few seconds per photo. A message at the top of the page shows the progress.
How to convert RW2 to JPG
- Drop one or more RW2 files into the box above — or click to choose them.
- Adjust the quality if you like — each file is converted to JPG straight away.
- Download a single file, or all of them at once as a ZIP.
Why convert RW2 to JPG?
- Open Panasonic RW2 files without special software.
- Easy-to-share JPGs from your Lumix photos.
- Batch conversion in one go.
Supported cameras and limits
| Tested with | A real RW2 file from a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 (4:3, 16 megapixels). |
|---|---|
| Other models | Other Lumix cameras use the same format and the same decoder, but not every model has been checked with a real file. |
| Output | JPG (8 bits per channel, sRGB) with a quality setting. The picture is developed on your device; the RAW file is never uploaded. |
| Not covered | Camera picture styles and film simulations, lens corrections and noise reduction are not applied, and the camera data (EXIF) is not copied. |
| If development fails | The JPEG preview stored inside the RAW file is used instead, and you are told so. A file without a usable preview gives a clear error message. |
When this conversion makes sense
Use this when you have Panasonic Lumix RAW files from a trip or a shoot and just need pictures you can view, send to a client or print at a shop — without installing a RAW editor.
Good to know
- Convert only the frames you want to share: every RAW file is developed on your device, which takes a few seconds per photo.
- Keep the original RW2 files. The JPG is a finished 8-bit sRGB picture, so it is not the file to use if you want to re-develop the photo later.
RAW vs JPG at a glance
| Property | RAW | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Sensor data before it becomes a picture — uncompressed or lightly compressed | Lossy — small files, some detail is discarded |
| Transparency | No | No |
| File size | Large — often tens of megabytes per photo | The everyday baseline for photos |
| Compatibility | Needs camera software or a RAW-capable editor; browsers, phones and websites do not show it | Opens everywhere: phones, computers, websites, email |
| Best for | Editing and archiving photos with the most detail | Photos and web images |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Panasonic cameras were tested?
Imgovo was tested with a real RW2 file from a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 (4:3, 16 megapixels). Other Lumix models use the same format and the same decoder.
How large is the JPG compared with the RW2?
A 16-megapixel RW2 file is around 20 MB. The JPG is usually a fraction of that — typically 3–8 MB at 90% quality, depending on the scene.
Will the JPG look like the one my Lumix makes?
Close, but not identical. Imgovo uses the white balance the camera recorded, sRGB colors and automatic brightness. Panasonic’s Photo Styles (Standard, Vivid, Natural …) are applied only to the JPG the camera makes itself, so a straight conversion of the RW2 can look a little flatter. Adjust the result afterwards with the photo filters tool.
How long does an RW2 take to convert?
A 16-megapixel RW2 from the Lumix GH4 was ready in about 3 seconds on our test computer, including saving the JPG. Phones are slower. Several files are converted one after another.
Is the camera data (EXIF) kept?
No. The JPG is made from the picture only — no camera model, settings or GPS position are copied into it. The rotation stored in the RAW file is applied, so portrait photos stay upright.
What if my RW2 file will not open?
Imgovo then shows the JPEG preview stored inside the RW2 file and tells you so. If a file has no usable preview, you get a clear error message instead.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser on your own device. Your images are never sent to Imgovo or anyone else.
Can I convert several images at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many images as you like. They are converted one after another, and you can download each file or all of them together as a ZIP.
Can I undo a change?
Yes. Undo and Redo appear above the list once you add files (or press Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z). They bring back a file you removed, undo “Clear all” and return to the previous quality or format — files are converted again automatically when needed.
Is the converter free?
Yes — free, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.