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CDR at a glance
CDR
CorelDRAW was developed by Corel engineers Michel Bouillan and Pat Beirne in 1987 to bundle with Corel's desktop publishing systems. The inclusion of TrueType support in Windows 3.1 transformed CorelDRAW into a serious illustration program.
PFM at a glance
PFM
These formats persist in engineering, compression research, and conversion-tool contexts where simple sample storage or adjunct technical representation is useful.
Format comparison
| Feature | CDR | PFM |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1989 | 1995 |
| Inventor | Corel Corporation | Paul Debevec |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use CDR
- Your source file is already in CDR.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to PFM.
- CDR is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use PFM
- Your target workflow expects PFM.
- Improve delivery compatibility with PFM.
- PFM is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert CDR to PFM?
Convert to PFM when high-precision floating-point image data must survive for rendering, HDR processing, or technical analysis.
It is useful as a working format in graphics and research pipelines.
What changes when converting CDR to PFM?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to PFM removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting CDR to PFM?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.