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TOD at a glance
TOD
Convert TOD files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for video compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Video
Extensions
.tod
MIME types
video/mpeg, video/x-tod
Created
2004
Inventor
JVC
Status
legacy
L16 at a glance
L16
Convert L16 files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for image compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Image
Extensions
.l16
MIME types
image/x-l16
Created
2016
Inventor
Light (formerly Lytro-era competitor)
Status
active
Format comparison
| Feature | TOD | L16 |
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| File type | Video | Image |
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| Created year | 2004 | 2016 |
| Inventor | JVC | Light (formerly Lytro-era competitor) |
| Status | legacy | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Camera raw data | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR support | Not supported | Not supported |
| Streaming ready | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use TOD
- Your source file is already in TOD.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to L16.
- TOD is commonly used in video workflows.
When to use L16
- Your target workflow expects L16.
- Improve delivery compatibility with L16.
- L16 is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert TOD to L16?
Scientific and medical raw image data where each pixel's exact 16-bit value must be preserved: fluorescence microscopy, remote sensing, and instrument image pipelines.
What changes when converting TOD to L16?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting TOD to L16?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.