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MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
John Hobby developed MetaPost from MetaFont ideas, and the system later evolved into the MPlib era so TeX and LuaTeX workflows could keep high-quality vector graphics close to typeset documents.
DIB at a glance
DIB
These formats reflect how desktop operating systems built their own graphics-resource conventions for cursors, icons, and device-independent drawing.
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | DIB |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 1990 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | Microsoft / Windows ecosystem |
| Status | active | legacy |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MetaPost
- Your source file is already in MetaPost.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to DIB.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use DIB
- Your target workflow expects DIB.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DIB.
- DIB is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to DIB?
Convert to DIB when a Windows application, print path, or clipboard-oriented workflow expects device-independent bitmap data.
It is useful for compatibility and low-level graphics exchange inside desktop systems.
What changes when converting MetaPost to DIB?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DIB removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to DIB?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.