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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.
KRA at a glance
KRA
Krita's native format reflects the rise of open-source digital painting as a serious creative workflow rather than only a hobbyist alternative.
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | KRA |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2005 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Krita / KDE community |
| Status | active | proprietary |
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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 KRA.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use KRA
- Your target workflow expects KRA.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KRA.
- KRA is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to KRA?
Convert to KRA when the artwork needs to remain editable in Krita, especially for painting-heavy or layered illustration workflows.
It is the right target for preserving native editability during digital-art production.
What changes when converting MD to KRA?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to KRA?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.