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RTF at a glance
RTF
RTF emerged in the late 1980s as a way to move formatted text between word processors and platforms without requiring the same native application binary formats everywhere.
IIQ at a glance
IIQ
Phase One positioned IIQ around its medium-format and digital-back workflows, which is why IIQ appears in a very different professional context from ordinary consumer camera raws.
Format comparison
| Feature | RTF | IIQ |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1987 | 2007 |
| Inventor | Microsoft | Phase One |
| Status | active | proprietary |
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| Vector scaling | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use RTF
- Your source file is already in RTF.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to IIQ.
- RTF is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use IIQ
- Your target workflow expects IIQ.
- Improve delivery compatibility with IIQ.
- IIQ is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert RTF to IIQ?
Convert to IIQ when preserving Phase One originals or keeping compatibility with medium-format studio workflows built around Capture One and Phase One hardware.
It is an archival and editing format for premium photographic production.
What changes when converting RTF to IIQ?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting RTF to IIQ?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.