RW2 to MNG Converter

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Convertio handles your images securely — RW2 uploads are deleted right after processing, and MNG outputs are purged from servers within 24 hours.

Simple Interface

A clean, minimal workflow — upload your RW2 image, choose MNG, and download. No confusing options or hidden settings to worry about.

Any Device, Any OS

Whether you are on a PC, Mac, Chromebook, or phone — the RW2 to MNG converter works the same way across all platforms and devices.

How to convert RW2 to MNG

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose mng or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your mng file right afterwards

About formats

RW2 is the proprietary RAW image format used by Panasonic Lumix digital cameras, introduced in 2008 with the Lumix DMC-G1 — the world's first Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera — and used across the entire Lumix lineup including the full-frame S-series. RW2 files capture the unprocessed 12-bit or 14-bit readout from the camera's CMOS sensor in its native Bayer mosaic pattern, stored in a TIFF-based container with lossy or lossless compression options depending on the camera model. The format records extensive metadata through Panasonic's proprietary MakerNote tags, including lens identification for both native and adapted optics, body and lens firmware versions, image stabilization data from Panasonic's Dual I.S. system, and Photo Style settings (Standard, Vivid, Natural, L.Monochrome, Cinelike D/V, and others). RW2 files from video-centric models like the GH series also store the settings context for their renowned video capabilities, though the RAW files themselves are still-image captures. Panasonic cameras introduced several innovations — contrast-detect AF, DFD (Depth from Defocus) focusing, and Dual Native ISO — and the RW2 format preserves the data needed to leverage these technologies during post-processing. One advantage is the format's connection to Panasonic's imaging innovation: RW2 files from cameras like the GH5 and S1H preserve the sensor output from bodies at the intersection of stills and cinema, valued by hybrid shooters. The format is supported by Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, DxO, Panasonic's SILKYPIX-based RAW converter, dcraw, and RawTherapee.
Developer: Panasonic
Initial release: 2008
MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) is an animation and multiple-image format designed as the animated counterpart to PNG, with its specification reaching version 1.0 on January 31, 2001. Developed by Glenn Randers-Pehrson and members of the PNG development community, MNG extends PNG's capabilities with support for frame-based animation sequences, slide shows, complex sprite overlays, and JNG (JPEG Network Graphics) frames for lossy compression of photographic content within the same container. An MNG file consists of a series of chunks (following PNG's chunk-based architecture): MHDR and MEND chunks bookend the datastream, with embedded PNG or JNG images as individual frames and control chunks (DEFI, FRAM, LOOP, ENDL, TERM, BACK, BASI, CLON, PAST, DISC, SHOW) directing playback timing, looping behavior, layer compositing, and memory management. The format supports both full-frame replacement and delta (difference) updates for efficient encoding of animations with static backgrounds, as well as object-based animation where sprites are defined once and repositioned across frames. One advantage is technical sophistication: MNG provides a level of animation control that GIF and APNG cannot match — frame-accurate timing, nested loops, conditional branches, interframe compression, and mixed lossy/lossless content within a single animation. The PNG-based foundation ensures lossless quality with full alpha transparency for each frame. MNG is supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, and various media players, though browser support was limited, which led to APNG's emergence as a simpler alternative for web animation.
Initial release: January 31, 2001

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of converting RW2 to MNG?

Panasonic's RW2 format preserves every detail from Lumix cameras but needs conversion to MNG for broad compatibility across devices and apps.

What programs open MNG files?

MNG files can be opened with XnView, IrfanView, Konqueror, and compatible web browsers.

How fast is the RW2 to MNG conversion?

Conversion typically takes just a few seconds — RW2 images are processed on powerful servers and the MNG output is ready almost immediately.

Is RW2 to MNG conversion free?

The converter is free for everyday use. Convertio offers premium plans when you need extended limits or priority processing for RW2 to MNG.

Does the converter work on all devices?

It works everywhere — any modern web browser on desktop or mobile can handle RW2 to MNG conversion through Convertio without installing anything.