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Convert RW2 to DNG

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 15, 2026
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Is it possible to convert RW2 to DNG?
Yes - RW2 converts to DNG.

The free Adobe DNG Converter reads .rw2 files and writes .dng files without altering the raw data; Adobe Lightroom does the same on import via the Copy as DNG option. The resulting DNG opens in virtually any raw editor without needing Panasonic-specific camera support.

Also to DNG: XMP · SRF · RAW

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert RW2 to DNG?

RW2 is Panasonic's proprietary raw format, requiring raw software to carry an up-to-date Panasonic camera profile. DNG (Digital Negative) is Adobe's open, publicly documented raw format supported by a wide range of raw editors. Converting to DNG removes the proprietary wrapper while keeping all sensor data intact, making it the standard choice for long-term archiving of Panasonic raw files.

How to convert RW2 to DNG

Adobe DNG Converter FREE

Download the free Adobe DNG Converter, select your folder of .rw2 files, set the output destination, and click Convert to produce .dng files with no quality loss.

Adobe Lightroom APP

On import, enable Copy as DNG in the import dialog; Lightroom converts each .rw2 to .dng as it imports the file into your library.

About these formats

.RW2 Panasonic Lumix RAW Image (version 2)

An RW2 file is a raw image from a Panasonic Lumix camera - the unprocessed sensor data, like a digital negative. On Windows, install the free Raw Image Extension from the Microsoft Store to…

Open .RW2 details →
.DNG Digital Negative (Adobe DNG)

A DNG file is a RAW photo in Adobe's open Digital Negative format - unprocessed sensor data that you develop in software before sharing. On Windows, install the free Raw Image Extension to…

Open .DNG details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The conversion is lossless at the raw data level - the same unprocessed sensor data is placed in the DNG container.
  • Original EXIF and Panasonic MakerNote metadata (camera model, exposure, ISO, white balance) are carried into the DNG.
  • Adobe DNG Converter does not modify or delete the original .rw2 files; it writes new .dng files to the chosen destination.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting RW2 to DNG reduce image quality?
No - the conversion is lossless at the raw data level; no demosaicing or lossy compression is applied.
Can I delete the original RW2 after converting to DNG?
Only after verifying the DNG opens correctly; the .rw2 is your digital negative and cannot be regenerated.
Will the DNG open in software that does not specifically support Panasonic cameras?
Yes - DNG is an open format, so any DNG-aware application can open it without a Panasonic-specific camera profile.