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PGM Raw at a glance
PGM Raw
The raw PGM branch reflects the practical evolution of Netpbm-style tool formats: keep the tiny header and easy parsing, but move the pixel raster into a binary form that is much more usable for real data sizes.
CIN at a glance
CIN
The Cineon format comes from Kodak's film-to-digital ecosystem and directly influences the later professional frame-exchange story around DPX.
Format comparison
| Feature | PGM Raw | CIN |
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| File type | Image | Image |
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| Created year | 1988 | 1992 |
| Inventor | Jef Poskanzer | Kodak |
| Status | active | legacy |
| 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 | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PGM Raw
- Your source file is already in PGM Raw.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to CIN.
- PGM Raw is commonly used in image workflows.
When to use CIN
- Your target workflow expects CIN.
- Improve delivery compatibility with CIN.
- CIN is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PGM Raw to CIN?
Convert to CIN when preserving film scans or maintaining compatibility with Cineon-oriented grading and restoration pipelines.
It is useful for cinema post-production and archival motion-picture imaging.
What changes when converting PGM Raw to CIN?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting PGM Raw to CIN?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.