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PMD at a glance
PMD
Convert to PMD when maintaining compatibility with a Sony-centered production workflow, preserving source media from a professional ingest system, or migrating archived broadcast assets that were originally wrapped for structured editorial exchange.
EMF at a glance
EMF
Convert to EMF when placing vector graphics into Windows-centric documents, presentations, reporting systems, or print workflows that expect an Office-friendly scalable graphic.
It is suitable for charts, diagrams, and embedded illustrations in desktop-office environments.
For cross-platform web and design exchange, SVG or PDF are often better choices.
Format comparison
| Feature | PMD | EMF |
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| File type | Video | Vector |
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| Compression / quality | depends | scalable |
| File size characteristics | large | small |
| Compatibility | moderate | moderate |
| Editability | limited | high |
| Created year | 2004 | 1993 |
| Inventor | Sony | Microsoft Corporation |
| Status | legacy | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | moderate | good |
| Metadata handling | moderate | moderate |
| Delivery profile | strong | strong |
| Workflow fit | delivery | design |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PMD
- editing
- mastering
- streaming delivery
- Integrates Sony-specific production metadata into the recording workflow.
When to use EMF
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Device-independent vector graphics on Windows.
FAQs
Why convert PMD to EMF?
Convert to EMF when placing vector graphics into Windows-centric documents, presentations, reporting systems, or print workflows that expect an Office-friendly scalable graphic.
It is suitable for charts, diagrams, and embedded illustrations in desktop-office environments.
For cross-platform web and design exchange, SVG or PDF are often better choices.
What changes when converting PMD to EMF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from large in PMD to small in EMF. Quality profile changes from depends in PMD to scalable in EMF. Editability profile changes from limited in PMD to high in EMF. Archival profile changes from moderate in PMD to good in EMF. Workflow profile changes from delivery in PMD to design in EMF.
What should I review after converting PMD to EMF?
Check the exported file for Primarily a Windows-centric format.; Limited support on non-Windows platforms.; Not suitable for web use..