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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.
RAF at a glance
RAF
Fujifilm's digital-camera identity tied raw capture not just to sensor data but also to a brand-specific color and workflow story, which gives RAF a recognizably different practical role from some rival raw families.
Format comparison
| Feature | PGM Raw | RAF |
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| File type | Image | Image |
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| Created year | 1988 | 2000 |
| Inventor | Jef Poskanzer | Fujifilm |
| 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 | 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 RAF.
- PGM Raw is commonly used in image workflows.
When to use RAF
- Your target workflow expects RAF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with RAF.
- RAF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PGM Raw to RAF?
Convert to RAF when preserving Fujifilm camera originals or handing files back into a Fujifilm-oriented raw workflow.
It is appropriate for archive masters and non-destructive photographic editing.
What changes when converting PGM Raw to RAF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to RAF adds camera raw data.
What should I review after converting PGM Raw to RAF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.