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PMD at a glance
PMD
Convert PMD files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.pmd
MIME types
video/x-pmd
Created
2004
Inventor
Sony
Status
legacy
HEIC at a glance
HEIC
Convert HEIC files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.heic
MIME types
image/heic
Created
2015
Inventor
MPEG and Nokia HEIF contributors
Status
active
Format comparison
| Feature | PMD | HEIC |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2015 |
| Inventor | Sony | MPEG and Nokia HEIF contributors |
| Status | legacy | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PMD
- Your source file is already in PMD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to HEIC.
- PMD is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use HEIC
- Your target workflow expects HEIC.
- Improve delivery compatibility with HEIC.
- HEIC is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PMD to HEIC?
Convert to HEIC when you want compact, high-quality still images in modern photo ecosystems, especially for mobile-first capture and storage.
It is useful when size efficiency matters and the receiving environment supports HEIF-family formats well.
What changes when converting PMD to HEIC?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to HEIC removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting PMD to HEIC?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.