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MD at a glance
MD
Markdown was created in 2004 by John Gruber with Aaron Swartz, but the later CommonMark effort became important because the original syntax description was too ambiguous to keep implementations aligned.
EXR at a glance
EXR
OpenEXR came from film-production needs at ILM and then evolved into an open industry format that spread across rendering, compositing, and broader high-end image pipelines.
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | EXR |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2003 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Industrial Light & Magic |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MD
- Your source file is already in MD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to EXR.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use EXR
- Your target workflow expects EXR.
- Improve delivery compatibility with EXR.
- EXR is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to EXR?
Convert to EXR when the image needs high dynamic range, floating-point precision, render passes, or linear-light compositing.
It is ideal for CGI, VFX, and advanced HDR production pipelines.
What changes when converting MD to EXR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to EXR?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.