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MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
Convert MetaPost files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for vector compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Vector
Extensions
.mp, .mps
MIME types
application/x-metapost
Created
1994
Inventor
John Hobby
Status
active
RAW at a glance
RAW
Convert RAW files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.raw
MIME types
image/raw
Created
1990
Inventor
Various camera manufacturers
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | RAW |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1994 | 1990 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | Various camera manufacturers |
| 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 RAW.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use RAW
- Your target workflow expects RAW.
- Improve delivery compatibility with RAW.
- RAW is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to RAW?
Convert to RAW when a capture-oriented workflow needs source sensor data preserved rather than a baked image.
It is useful as a generic archival or interchange target only where the receiving toolchain explicitly understands the raw variant involved.
What changes when converting MetaPost to RAW?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to RAW removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to RAW?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.