RW2 to MP4 Converter
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Supports: RW2
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Need help?How to Convert RW2 to MP4
- Upload Your RW2 Files — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your Panasonic RAW (.rw2) image files. Upload multiple images to create a slideshow video.
- Choose Merge Strategy — Under Merge Strategy, select "Merge images" to combine all photos into a single MP4 video, or "Video per image" to create separate MP4 files for each photo.
- Set Image Duration — Under Image Duration, choose how long each image displays: from 1/60 second (single frame at 60fps) up to 10 seconds per frame. Use 3-5 seconds for standard slideshows.
- Set Background Color — Under Background Color, choose a color (Black, White, or other colors) for letterboxing when images don't match the video aspect ratio.
- Set Video Quality — Under File Compression, choose from: Quality Preset (Highest through Lowest), Target File Size %, Specific File Size, Constant Bitrate, Variable Bitrate, Constant Quality (CRF), or Constraint Quality.
- Adjust Resolution (Optional) — Under Video Resolution, choose presets (4K, 1080p, 720p, etc.) or custom dimensions.
- Convert & Download — Click "Convert" and download your MP4 video.
Why Convert RW2 to MP4?
RW2 is the RAW image format used by Panasonic Lumix cameras. RAW files contain unprocessed sensor data with maximum detail and dynamic range. Converting RW2 photos to MP4 creates video slideshows, which is useful for creating photo presentation videos from Panasonic camera shoots, sharing photo collections as video files that play on any device, building time-lapse videos from sequential Panasonic RAW captures, and creating social media content from professional photography.
RW2 to MP4 Settings
| Setting | Default | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Video Codec | H.264 | H.264, H.265, AV1, MPEG-4, others |
| Audio Codec | AAC | AAC, MP3, AC3, others |
| Merge Strategy | Merge images | Single video or per-image |
| Background Color | Black | Black, White, and 20+ colors |
| Image Duration | Configurable | 1/60s to 10 seconds per frame |
RW2 RAW Format
| Feature | RW2 (Panasonic RAW) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Panasonic |
| Cameras | Lumix GH, G, S series |
| Data | Unprocessed sensor data |
| Color depth | 12-14 bit |
| File size | 15-25 MB per image |
| Editing | Lightroom, Capture One, RawTherapee |
Why is the Trim option not available?
Trim is hidden for image-to-video conversions because there is no existing video timeline to trim. Control the video length by adjusting Image Duration and the number of images you upload.
Can I create a time-lapse from RW2 photos?
Yes. Upload your sequential RW2 images and set Image Duration to 1/24s or 1/30s (single frame per image). This creates a smooth time-lapse video at 24fps or 30fps from your Panasonic RAW captures.
What resolution should I use?
RW2 files from Panasonic cameras are typically 16-25 megapixels. For 4K video, use the 2160p preset. For standard HD, use 1080p. The tool scales your high-resolution RAW images to fit the chosen video resolution.
How do I control the slideshow length?
Total video length = number of images × image duration. For example, 50 images at 4 seconds each = 200 seconds (3:20).
Does this process the RAW data?
The tool renders the RW2 RAW data into viewable images before creating the video. For maximum control over RAW processing (white balance, exposure), edit your RW2 files in Lightroom or RawTherapee first, export as JPEG, then create the slideshow.