What is CPT?

Corel PHOTO-PAINT (CPT) is the native project format for Corel PHOTO-PAINT, preserving layers, masks, and editing history.

What is RW2?

Panasonic Raw v2 (RW2) contains raw sensor data from Panasonic Lumix digital cameras.

When Should You Use CPT vs RW2?

CPT vs RW2: Key Differences

• •CPT uses lossless compression while RW2 uses lossless compression — both take the same approach to file size management.
• •Since both CPT and RW2 use lossless compression, the quality characteristics are comparable — differences in file size come down to how efficiently each format implements compression.
• •Alpha channel support: RW2 lacks transparency support.
• •File sizes: CPT files typically range Large due to layer data and RW2 files 20-45MB per photo.
• •Use case fit: CPT targets corel image editing, photo manipulation and RW2 targets panasonic/lumix camera raw editing — your choice depends on which workflow stage you are serving.

Advantages of CPT

• ✓CPT uses lossless compression tailored for Corel image editing, photo manipulation.
• ✓CPT is supported natively on virtually every device, browser, and operating system.
• ✓CPT files are bit-for-bit perfect, preserving every pixel and sample for professional work.
• ✓CPT integrates seamlessly with all major photo editing tools and workflows.

Advantages of RW2

• ✓RW2 uses lossless compression tailored for Panasonic/Lumix camera raw editing.
• ✓RW2 is supported natively on virtually every device, browser, and operating system.
• ✓RW2 files are bit-for-bit perfect, preserving every pixel and sample for professional work.
• ✓RW2 integrates seamlessly with all major creative tools and workflows.

Common Use Cases for CPT to RW2 Conversion

• Mobile app UI assets
• Product photography for marketplaces
• Digital art portfolios
• Brochure and flyer design
• Newsletter graphics
• Video thumbnail creation

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Best Practices for CPT to RW2 Conversion

• →When converting CPT to RW2, check whether RW2 supports transparency — if not, your transparent areas will be filled with a solid color
• →Use RW2 for maximum quality archival and CPT for lossless workflows
• →Optimize images for web to reduce page load times — tools like our converter let you adjust quality settings before conversion
• →Maintain original aspect ratio to avoid distortion during conversion
• →Always keep a backup of your original files before converting
• →Choose the appropriate quality settings for your specific use case

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Troubleshooting CPT to RW2 Conversion

• !RW2 shows visible compression artifacts → lower the compression level or switch to a lossless variant
• !The converted RW2 image looks washed out → the source CPT likely uses a wider color space than RW2 supports
• !RW2 file is much larger than expected → check if the conversion preserved an unnecessarily high resolution
• !Text in the converted RW2 looks fuzzy → text-heavy images benefit from higher quality settings or a different output format

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