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Leica RAW (RWL) is the raw file format written by Leica compact cameras in the D-Lux and V-Lux lines. It stores the sensor data exactly as captured, with no sharpening, noise reduction, or white balance applied, which is why raw files are often described as digital negatives. RWL is closely related to Panasonic’s RW2 format, since the two manufacturers shared camera designs, and Leica’s professional bodies typically record DNG instead.
Leica bundles Adobe Photoshop Lightroom with many of its cameras, and Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw is the most straightforward way to open RWL.
RawTherapee and darktable also read RWL, while XnView MP is good for quickly browsing a shoot. If an older program will not accept RWL, convert it first with the Adobe DNG Converter.
Developed by: Leica Camera AG
Initial Release: 2008
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