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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
SRW at a glance
SRW
Convert SRW files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.srw
MIME types
image/srw
Created
2010
Inventor
Samsung
Status
proprietary
Format comparison
| Feature | PMD | SRW |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2010 |
| Inventor | Sony | Samsung |
| Status | legacy | proprietary |
| 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 | 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 SRW.
- PMD is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use SRW
- Your target workflow expects SRW.
- Improve delivery compatibility with SRW.
- SRW is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PMD to SRW?
Convert to SRW when preserving Samsung-origin raw captures or maintaining compatibility with a Samsung camera archive.
It is mainly an archival and editing format rather than a modern delivery target.
What changes when converting PMD to SRW?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to SRW adds camera raw data. Moving to SRW removes streaming delivery.
What should I review after converting PMD to SRW?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.