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3FR at a glance
3FR
Convert to 3FR when preserving original Hasselblad captures or handing files into a Hasselblad-oriented raw workflow.
It is useful for archive retention, color-critical processing, and studio pipelines that need untouched sensor data.
AI at a glance
AI
Convert to AI when the recipient needs an editable Illustrator-native asset for ongoing design work, brand management, packaging updates, or professional vector refinement.
It is the right target when preserving Illustrator editability matters more than broad viewer compatibility.
For general sharing, PDF or SVG are often simpler handoff formats.
Format comparison
| Feature | 3FR | AI |
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| File type | Image | Vector |
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| Compression / quality | raw | scalable |
| File size characteristics | large | small |
| Compatibility | limited | moderate |
| Editability | high | high |
| Created year | 2002 | 1987 |
| Inventor | Hasselblad | Adobe Systems |
| Status | proprietary | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | strong | good |
| Metadata handling | rich | moderate |
| Delivery profile | limited | strong |
| Workflow fit | source | design |
| Layer support | Not supported | Supported |
| Vector scaling | Not supported | Supported |
When to use each format
When to use 3FR
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage sensor information.
When to use AI
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Industry-standard vector format with deep feature support.
FAQs
Why convert 3FR to AI?
Convert to AI when the recipient needs an editable Illustrator-native asset for ongoing design work, brand management, packaging updates, or professional vector refinement.
It is the right target when preserving Illustrator editability matters more than broad viewer compatibility.
For general sharing, PDF or SVG are often simpler handoff formats.
What changes when converting 3FR to AI?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from large in 3FR to small in AI. Quality profile changes from raw in 3FR to scalable in AI. Compatibility profile changes from limited in 3FR to moderate in AI. Archival profile changes from strong in 3FR to good in AI. Metadata profile changes from rich in 3FR to moderate in AI. Delivery profile changes from limited in 3FR to strong in AI. Workflow profile changes from source in 3FR to design in AI.
Moving to AI adds layer support. Moving to AI adds vector scaling.
What should I review after converting 3FR to AI?
Check the exported file for Proprietary format requiring Adobe software for full editing.; No publicly available complete format specification.; Large file sizes for complex illustrations..