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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.
DNG at a glance
DNG
DNG emerged when professional photo workflows were already fragmented across many undocumented vendor raw formats. Adobe positioned it as a common archival and interchange option rather than just another camera-native format.
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | DNG |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 2004 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | Adobe |
| Status | active | active |
| 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 DNG.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use DNG
- Your target workflow expects DNG.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DNG.
- DNG is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to DNG?
Convert to DNG when you need a standardized raw master for archival storage, cross-tool editing, or camera-original normalization.
It is a strong target when long-term raw accessibility matters.
What changes when converting MetaPost to DNG?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DNG removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to DNG?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.