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PDF at a glance
Adobe introduced PDF in the early 1990s as part of the Acrobat family. Adobe later handed the specification to ISO, and PDF 1.7 became ISO 32000-1 in 2008.
PFM at a glance
PFM
These formats persist in engineering, compression research, and conversion-tool contexts where simple sample storage or adjunct technical representation is useful.
Format comparison
| Feature | PDF | PFM |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1993 | 1995 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Paul Debevec |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PDF
- Your source file is already in PDF.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to PFM.
- PDF is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use PFM
- Your target workflow expects PFM.
- Improve delivery compatibility with PFM.
- PFM is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PDF to PFM?
Convert to PFM when high-precision floating-point image data must survive for rendering, HDR processing, or technical analysis.
It is useful as a working format in graphics and research pipelines.
What changes when converting PDF to PFM?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to PFM removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PDF to PFM?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.
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