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PDF (Vector) at a glance
PDF (Vector)
Vector graphic delivery in print workflows, logo and artwork distribution as scalable PDF, and lossless vector interchange for design handoff.
PEF at a glance
PEF
Convert to PEF when preserving Pentax camera originals or maintaining a Pentax-oriented raw workflow.
It is useful for archive masters and editable photographic captures.
Format comparison
| Feature | PDF (Vector) | PEF |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Compression / quality | scalable | raw |
| File size characteristics | small | large |
| Compatibility | moderate | limited |
| Editability | high | high |
| Created year | 1993 | 2006 |
| Inventor | Adobe Systems | Pentax (now Ricoh) |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | good | strong |
| Metadata handling | moderate | rich |
| Delivery profile | strong | limited |
| Workflow fit | design | source |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PDF (Vector)
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Widely supported across print, office, and viewing environments.
When to use PEF
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Preserve capture-stage sensor information.
FAQs
Why convert PDF (Vector) to PEF?
Convert to PEF when preserving Pentax camera originals or maintaining a Pentax-oriented raw workflow.
It is useful for archive masters and editable photographic captures.
What changes when converting PDF (Vector) to PEF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from small in PDF (Vector) to large in PEF. Quality profile changes from scalable in PDF (Vector) to raw in PEF. Compatibility profile changes from moderate in PDF (Vector) to limited in PEF. Archival profile changes from good in PDF (Vector) to strong in PEF. Metadata profile changes from moderate in PDF (Vector) to rich in PEF. Delivery profile changes from strong in PDF (Vector) to limited in PEF. Workflow profile changes from design in PDF (Vector) to source in PEF.
Moving to PEF removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PDF (Vector) to PEF?
Check the exported file for Compatibility often depends on vendor or decoder support.; They are source formats, not publication-ready outputs.; Public technical documentation is uneven across manufacturers..