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SVG at a glance
SVG
SVG grew inside the web standards ecosystem rather than the print-first page-description world, which shaped its XML-based, browser-oriented identity.
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 | SVG | PEF |
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| File type | Vector | Image |
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| Created year | 2001 | 2006 |
| Inventor | W3C | Pentax (now Ricoh) |
| Status | active | proprietary |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vector scaling | Supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use SVG
- Your source file is already in SVG.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to PEF.
- SVG is commonly used in vector 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 SVG 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 SVG to PEF?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Moving to PEF removes animation support. Moving to PEF removes vector scaling.
What should I review after converting SVG to PEF?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.