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PFM Raw at a glance
PFM Raw
Convert to PFM raw when HDR rendering, tone-mapping, or scientific-imaging workflows need floating-point pixel values to survive intact between tools.
It is especially useful as an intermediate format for graphics research, physically based rendering, and analytical image-processing pipelines that operate on scene-referred data.
TEX at a glance
TEX
Convert to TEX when the destination workflow expects source for LaTeX or TeX-based publishing rather than a finished office document.
It is the right target for papers, theses, technical manuals, books, and any content that will be typeset with strong control over equations, references, and print layout.
Use TEX when structured source and compile-time publishing matter more than immediate WYSIWYG editing.
Format comparison
| Feature | PFM Raw | TEX |
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| File type | Image | Document |
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| Compression / quality | depends | depends |
| File size characteristics | medium | medium |
| Compatibility | broad | broad |
| Editability | moderate | moderate |
| Created year | 1998 | 1978 |
| Inventor | PBRT / Paul Debevec community | Donald Knuth |
| Status | active | active |
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| Archival suitability | moderate | strong |
| Metadata handling | moderate | moderate |
| Delivery profile | strong | strong |
| Workflow fit | delivery | exchange |
| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PFM Raw
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Stores floating-point pixel data directly.
When to use TEX
- authoring
- review and collaboration
- distribution
- Excellent for complex technical typesetting.
FAQs
Why convert PFM Raw to TEX?
Convert to TEX when the destination workflow expects source for LaTeX or TeX-based publishing rather than a finished office document.
It is the right target for papers, theses, technical manuals, books, and any content that will be typeset with strong control over equations, references, and print layout.
Use TEX when structured source and compile-time publishing matter more than immediate WYSIWYG editing.
What changes when converting PFM Raw to TEX?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Archival profile changes from moderate in PFM Raw to strong in TEX. Workflow profile changes from delivery in PFM Raw to exchange in TEX.
What should I review after converting PFM Raw to TEX?
Check the exported file for Steeper learning curve than mainstream office formats.; Editing is source-oriented rather than WYSIWYG for most workflows..