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PS at a glance
PS
Adobe's PostScript technology was central to the desktop publishing revolution, and the language became tightly associated with printers, imagesetters, and prepress workflows.
EXR at a glance
EXR
OpenEXR came from film-production needs at ILM and then evolved into an open industry format that spread across rendering, compositing, and broader high-end image pipelines.
Format comparison
| Feature | PS | EXR |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1984 | 2003 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Industrial Light & Magic |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use PS
- Your source file is already in PS.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to EXR.
- PS is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use EXR
- Your target workflow expects EXR.
- Improve delivery compatibility with EXR.
- EXR is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PS to EXR?
Convert to EXR when the image needs high dynamic range, floating-point precision, render passes, or linear-light compositing.
It is ideal for CGI, VFX, and advanced HDR production pipelines.
What changes when converting PS to EXR?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to EXR removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PS to EXR?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.