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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.
RAF at a glance
RAF
Fujifilm's digital-camera identity tied raw capture not just to sensor data but also to a brand-specific color and workflow story, which gives RAF a recognizably different practical role from some rival raw families.
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | RAF |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2000 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | Fujifilm |
| 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 RAF.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use RAF
- Your target workflow expects RAF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with RAF.
- RAF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to RAF?
Convert to RAF when preserving Fujifilm camera originals or handing files back into a Fujifilm-oriented raw workflow.
It is appropriate for archive masters and non-destructive photographic editing.
What changes when converting MD to RAF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to RAF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.