Convert RW2 to GIF
Max file size 100mb.
RW2 vs GIF Format Comparison
Aspect | RW2 (Source Format) | GIF (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
RW2
Panasonic RAW Format
RAW image format used by Panasonic Lumix cameras, capturing unprocessed sensor data with maximum detail and dynamic range. RAW |
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format
Bitmap image format supporting up to 256 colors with transparency and animation capabilities, widely used for web graphics. Animated |
Compression | Lossless compression or uncompressed RAW sensor data preservation. |
Lossless LZW compression with color palette reduction to 256 colors maximum. |
Color Depth | 12-bit or 14-bit per channel RAW data with extensive dynamic range and color information. |
8-bit indexed color with maximum 256 colors from a 24-bit palette. |
Transparency & Animation | No transparency or animation support; single-frame RAW data. |
Single-color transparency and multi-frame animation support with timing control. |
File Size | Large files (15–50 MB) containing comprehensive RAW data and camera metadata. |
Small to moderate files (10 KB–2 MB) depending on image complexity and color count. |
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Why Convert RW2 to GIF?
Converting RW2 to GIF creates web-optimized graphics suitable for simple images, logos, and graphics with limited color palettes, while maintaining universal browser compatibility.
Our converter processes Panasonic RAW files and optimizes them for GIF format with intelligent color reduction and dithering. Best suited for graphics, illustrations, and images with solid colors rather than complex photographic content.
Use GIF when you need wide compatibility for simple graphics, transparency support, or when creating animated sequences from multiple RW2 frames.
Key Benefits:
- Universal web browser compatibility
- Transparency and animation support
- Efficient for simple graphics and logos
- Batch conversion support for workflows