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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.
DPX at a glance
DPX
DPX inherits part of the motion-picture scanning and Kodak/Cineon lineage, then becomes formalized as a SMPTE exchange format for professional moving-image work.
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | DPX |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 1994 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | SMPTE / Kodak lineage |
| 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 DPX.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use DPX
- Your target workflow expects DPX.
- Improve delivery compatibility with DPX.
- DPX is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to DPX?
Convert to DPX when the destination is a color pipeline, VFX handoff, scanned-film workflow, or professional frame-sequence archive.
It is ideal for high-fidelity moving-image production and preservation.
What changes when converting MetaPost to DPX?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to DPX removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to DPX?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.