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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.
MEF at a glance
MEF
Digital photography fragmented into many manufacturer-specific raw formats because camera makers optimized for their own sensors, metadata, and software ecosystems rather than for one shared public raw standard.
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | MEF |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 2005 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | Mamiya |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| 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 MEF.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use MEF
- Your target workflow expects MEF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with MEF.
- MEF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to MEF?
Convert to MEF when preserving Mamiya camera originals or maintaining compatibility with medium-format photographic workflows that still expect that raw format.
It is appropriate for archive masters and non-destructive editing.
What changes when converting MetaPost to MEF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to MEF removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to MEF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.