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PDF (Vector) at a glance
PDF (Vector)
PDF inherited its imaging model from PostScript, then became ISO-standardized, which let it displace older print-exchange conventions in many workflows that once depended on pure page-description languages or encapsulated graphics formats.
KRA at a glance
KRA
Krita's native format reflects the rise of open-source digital painting as a serious creative workflow rather than only a hobbyist alternative.
Format comparison
| Feature | PDF (Vector) | KRA |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 1993 | 2005 |
| Inventor | Adobe Systems | Krita / KDE community |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PDF (Vector)
- Your source file is already in PDF (Vector).
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to KRA.
- PDF (Vector) is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use KRA
- Your target workflow expects KRA.
- Improve delivery compatibility with KRA.
- KRA is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PDF (Vector) to KRA?
Convert to KRA when the artwork needs to remain editable in Krita, especially for painting-heavy or layered illustration workflows.
It is the right target for preserving native editability during digital-art production.
What changes when converting PDF (Vector) to KRA?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to KRA adds layer support. Moving to KRA removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PDF (Vector) to KRA?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.