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Basic information about RW2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension RW2（*.RW2 or *.rw2）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the RW2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the RW2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RW2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RW2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RW2 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the RW2 file?
How to open a RW2 file?
What programs do I need to open a RW2 file?
What programs help to create and edit a RW2 file?
How to convert RW2 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to RW2 file format?

1.Detail information about RW2 file extension: Panasonic RAW Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RW2 files
File type	Panasonic RAW Image	Category	Camera Raw Files
Developer	Panasonic	File format	Binary
Description	RW2 file is a Panasonic RAW Image developed by Panasonic. An RW2 file is a raw camera image created by a Panasonic digital camera, such as the LX3 and LX5. It contains a RAW raster image as captured by the camera sensor. RW2 files are typically used by professional photographers because they store higher quality images.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop Elements Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Adobe DNG Converter RawTherapee IrfanView XnViewMP FastStone Image Viewer ACDSee Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw Adobe Photoshop Lightroom PHOTOfunSTUDIO Zoner Photo Studio
macOS	Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe DNG Converter XnViewMP MacPhun ColorStrokes
Linux	XnViewMP darktable
Android	Adobe Photoshop Express
iOS	Adobe Photoshop Express

How to convert RW2 files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for RW2 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve RW2 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

RW2 to ARW	RW2 to JPEG	RW2 to JPG	RW2 to PNG
RW2 to RAW	RW2 to TIFF

How to convert another files to RW2 file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to RW2 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to RW2 conversion, you may use the option.

ARW to RW2

Can't open a RW2 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.RW2”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the RW2 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support RW2 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of RW2 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a RW2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a RW2 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a RW2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the RW2 file is damaged.
Whether the RW2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the RW2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the RW2 file format is incompletely.
Whether the RW2 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a RW2 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a RW2 file.

If the RW2 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.