File format · RAW

.RWL — Leica RAW (TIFF-based)

Leica RAW (TIFF-based). A RAW image format used by Leica cameras.

.rwl
File extension
RAW
Type
R/W
ExifTool support (R/W/C)

What is a .rwl file?#

Leica RAW (TIFF-based). A RAW image format used by Leica cameras.

Made by: Leica.

How to open and convert it#

Open & edit: Adobe Lightroom / Camera Raw, Capture One, DxO PhotoLab, darktable and RawTherapee (free), or the manufacturer's own free software. Windows and macOS preview most RAW formats natively after updates.

Convert: Adobe DNG Converter (free) turns proprietary RAW into DNG; any RAW editor exports JPEG or 16-bit TIFF.

See all Leica cameras.

Read metadata: exiftool file.rwl — see the EXIF tag reference.

Other RAW formats#

.3fr.arq.arw.cr2.cr3.crm.cs1.czi.dcr.dng.erf.fff.gpr.iiq.k25.kdc.mef.mos.mrw.nef.nrw.pef.r3d.raf

Frequently asked questions#

What opens .rwl files?

Open & edit: Adobe Lightroom / Camera Raw, Capture One, DxO PhotoLab, darktable and RawTherapee (free), or the manufacturer's own free software. Windows and macOS preview most RAW formats natively after updates.

Convert: Adobe DNG Converter (free) turns proprietary RAW into DNG; any RAW editor exports JPEG or 16-bit TIFF.

See all Leica cameras.

Is .rwl a RAW file?

Yes — it stores minimally processed sensor data from Leica cameras.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources