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PFM Raw at a glance
PFM Raw
PFM persists from the era when HDR imaging, rendering research, and tone-mapping workflows needed straightforward file carriers for floating-point image data long before mainstream consumer HDR delivery formats matured.
CDR at a glance
CDR
CorelDRAW was developed by Corel engineers Michel Bouillan and Pat Beirne in 1987 to bundle with Corel's desktop publishing systems. The inclusion of TrueType support in Windows 3.1 transformed CorelDRAW into a serious illustration program.
Format comparison
| Feature | PFM Raw | CDR |
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| File type | Image | Vector |
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| Created year | 1998 | 1989 |
| Inventor | PBRT / Paul Debevec community | Corel Corporation |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Not supported | 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 CDR.
- PFM Raw is commonly used in image workflows.
When to use CDR
- Your target workflow expects CDR.
- Improve delivery compatibility with CDR.
- CDR is commonly used in vector workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PFM Raw to CDR?
Convert to CDR when the recipient will continue editing or producing the artwork in CorelDRAW-based environments, especially in print, signage, or fabrication-adjacent workflows.
It is useful when native Corel compatibility is the priority.
For more neutral exchange, PDF, SVG, or EPS are usually easier handoff formats.
What changes when converting PFM Raw to CDR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to CDR adds vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PFM Raw to CDR?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.