How to convert RW2 to TIFF
- Add your .RW2 file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TIFF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TIFF file.
What to expect
- Export at 16-bit - an 8-bit TIFF discards the extra tonal range the raw sensor captured and offers no real advantage over a high-quality JPEG.
- Uncompressed 16-bit TIFFs are large (around 120 MB for a 20 MP sensor); apply LZW lossless compression to roughly halve the file size with no quality loss.
- Keep the original
.rw2- the TIFF is a baked render, so raw-level adjustments like white balance recovery are no longer possible from the TIFF alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I batch-convert a folder of RW2 files to TIFF?
Yes - darktable and RawTherapee both support batch export; select multiple files, set the output format to TIFF, and run the queue.
What bit depth should I choose when exporting?
Choose 16-bit - Panasonic sensors capture more than 8 bits of tonal data, and exporting at 8-bit permanently discards that depth.
Is TIFF better than JPEG for converted RW2 files?
For printing, retouching, or archiving a processed master, yes - TIFF is lossless. For web sharing or email, JPEG is more practical because it produces much smaller files.
Do Leica RWL files convert the same way?
Yes -
.rwl files (from Leica bodies built on Panasonic sensors) use the same raw structure and are handled by the same tools.
