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PFM Raw at a glance
PFM Raw
Convert PFM Raw files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.pfm
MIME types
image/x-portable-floatmap
Created
1998
Inventor
PBRT / Paul Debevec community
Status
active
ARW at a glance
ARW
Convert ARW files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.arw
MIME types
image/arw
Created
2006
Inventor
Sony
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | PFM Raw | ARW |
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| File type | Image | Image |
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| Created year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Inventor | PBRT / Paul Debevec community | Sony |
| 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | Supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PFM Raw
- Your source file is already in PFM Raw.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to ARW.
- PFM Raw is commonly used in image workflows.
When to use ARW
- Your target workflow expects ARW.
- Improve delivery compatibility with ARW.
- ARW is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PFM Raw to ARW?
Convert to ARW when preserving Sony camera originals or returning processed material to a Sony raw workflow.
It is useful for archival retention, high-latitude editing, and non-destructive photographic post-processing.
What changes when converting PFM Raw to ARW?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to ARW adds camera raw data. Moving to ARW removes HDR content.
What should I review after converting PFM Raw to ARW?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.