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MD at a glance
MD
Convert MD files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for document compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Document
Extensions
.md
MIME types
text/markdown
Created
2004
Inventor
John Gruber and Aaron Swartz
Status
active
XWD at a glance
XWD
Convert XWD files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.xwd
MIME types
image/x-xwindowdump
Created
1988
Inventor
MIT X Consortium
Status
legacy
Format comparison
| Feature | MD | XWD |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 1988 |
| Inventor | John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | MIT X Consortium |
| Status | active | legacy |
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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 XWD.
- MD is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use XWD
- Your target workflow expects XWD.
- Improve delivery compatibility with XWD.
- XWD is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MD to XWD?
Convert to XWD when preserving or processing X11 screen captures and historical Unix desktop imagery.
It is useful for compatibility with legacy window-dump workflows and technical archive tasks.
What changes when converting MD to XWD?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MD to XWD?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.