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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.
PEF at a glance
PEF
Pentax raw workflows never dominated the mass market, but their persistence in enthusiast and specialist photo libraries gives PEF ongoing practical relevance.
Format comparison
| Feature | PS | PEF |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1984 | 2006 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Pentax (now Ricoh) |
| Status | active | proprietary |
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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 PEF.
- PS is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use PEF
- Your target workflow expects PEF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with PEF.
- PEF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PS to PEF?
Convert to PEF when preserving Pentax camera originals or maintaining a Pentax-oriented raw workflow.
It is useful for archive masters and editable photographic captures.
What changes when converting PS to PEF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to PEF removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting PS to PEF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.