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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.
RAF at a glance
RAF
Fujifilm's digital-camera identity tied raw capture not just to sensor data but also to a brand-specific color and workflow story, which gives RAF a recognizably different practical role from some rival raw families.
Format comparison
| Feature | PDF | RAF |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1993 | 2000 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Fujifilm |
| Status | active | proprietary |
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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 RAF.
- PDF is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use RAF
- Your target workflow expects RAF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with RAF.
- RAF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PDF to RAF?
Convert to RAF when preserving Fujifilm camera originals or handing files back into a Fujifilm-oriented raw workflow.
It is appropriate for archive masters and non-destructive photographic editing.
What changes when converting PDF to RAF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to RAF removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PDF to RAF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.
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