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HDV at a glance
HDV
Convert HDV files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.m2t, .m2ts
MIME types
video/mp2t
Created
2003
Inventor
JVC, Sony, Canon, Sharp (HDV consortium)
Status
legacy
CRW at a glance
CRW
Convert CRW files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.crw
MIME types
image/crw
Created
2000
Inventor
Canon
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | HDV | CRW |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 2003 | 2000 |
| Inventor | JVC, Sony, Canon, Sharp (HDV consortium) | Canon |
| Status | legacy | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use HDV
- Your source file is already in HDV.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to CRW.
- HDV is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use CRW
- Your target workflow expects CRW.
- Improve delivery compatibility with CRW.
- CRW is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert HDV to CRW?
Convert to CRW when maintaining compatibility with older Canon raw libraries or recovering historical camera originals.
In most current workflows it is a source to preserve or migrate, not a preferred new output format.
What changes when converting HDV to CRW?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to CRW adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting HDV to CRW?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.