How do I open an RW2 file?

Drop the .rw2 file into the viewer above. ExifGrabber parses the Panasonic RAW metadata and extracts the embedded preview in your browser, no Lumix software needed.

What camera creates RW2 files?

RW2 is the RAW format from Panasonic Lumix cameras, including the Micro Four Thirds G-series and the full-frame S-series.

Do RW2 files include GPS?

Only if location was added, for example via the Lumix phone app during capture. Any coordinates present appear on the map in the GPS tab.

RW2 EXIF viewer: read Panasonic RW2 metadata

Open a Panasonic Lumix .rw2 RAW file to read its EXIF metadata, camera, lens, exposure, and GPS, plus the embedded preview, right in your browser. Free and private.

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What is RW2?

RW2 is Panasonic's RAW format, produced by Lumix cameras across the G (Micro Four Thirds) and S (full-frame L-mount) lines, including the popular GH video-hybrid bodies.

It's a TIFF-based container that stores the sensor data along with the shooting metadata Panasonic records.

What metadata RW2 files carry

RW2 files carry standard EXIF plus Panasonic MakerNotes, which include lens information and Lumix-specific settings. ExifGrabber shows the common fields in tabs and everything else in the raw dump.

The extension is uncommon enough that many generic viewers don't recognize it, ExifGrabber reads it directly and extracts the embedded preview so you can see the shot.

Where RW2 files come from

Panasonic Lumix G / Micro Four Thirds (GH6, G9…)
Panasonic Lumix S full-frame (S5, S1…)

Want to remove the metadata?

Metadata removal for RW2 isn't supported yet, RAW and HEIC files store metadata woven into the file structure. You can still view everything here. To strip metadata from a JPEG, PNG, or WebP, use the EXIF remover.

Related viewers

ExifGrabber reads every major format. Explore the full EXIF viewer, find the GPS location from a photo, or open another format: HEIC, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RW2, ORF, RAF, PNG, WebP.

How to view RW2 EXIF data

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Open the RW2 viewer
Load this page, no install, no account, no upload.
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Drop your RW2 file
Drag a .rw2 file onto the drop zone, or click to browse. ExifGrabber parses it and extracts the embedded preview in your browser.
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Read the metadata
Browse the Camera, Exposure, GPS, and Date tabs, or open the raw data dump for every field. Copy or download it as JSON.