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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.
SRF at a glance
SRF
Before ARW became the better-known Sony raw family, Sony's raw ecosystem already included older variants that modern tools still need to decode correctly.
Format comparison
| Feature | RTF | SRF |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1987 | 2003 |
| Inventor | Microsoft | Sony |
| 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 SRF.
- RTF is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use SRF
- Your target workflow expects SRF.
- Improve delivery compatibility with SRF.
- SRF is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert RTF to SRF?
Convert to SRF when preserving older Sony originals or keeping a legacy Sony raw library intact.
It is useful for archive recovery and compatibility workflows.
What changes when converting RTF to SRF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting RTF to SRF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.