Convert RIF to PAP

Understanding RIF and PAP file formats

RIF files are proprietary image files created by Corel Painter, a popular digital painting software. These files store raster graphics, layers, brush strokes, and other project-specific data, making them ideal for editing and preserving artwork in progress.

PAP files are associated with Plastic Animation Paper, a 2D animation software. PAP files store frame-by-frame animation drawings, timing, and other animation-specific data, making them suitable for animators working on traditional animation workflows.

How to convert RIF to PAP

Direct conversion from RIF to PAP is not natively supported, as these formats serve different purposes and are used by different software. However, you can convert your artwork for use in Plastic Animation Paper by exporting your RIF file as a compatible image format and then importing it into PAP.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open your RIF file in Corel Painter.
2. Go to File → Export or File → Save As and choose a common image format such as PNG or BMP.
3. Save the exported image to your computer.
4. Open Plastic Animation Paper.
5. Use File → Import Image to bring the exported image into your PAP project as a frame or background.

Recommended software for conversion

• Corel Painter – Best for opening and exporting RIF files to standard image formats.
• Plastic Animation Paper – For importing images and creating PAP animation files.
• Optional: GIMP or Adobe Photoshop – For further editing exported images before importing into PAP.

Tips for a smooth conversion

• Export your RIF file at the highest possible resolution to maintain image quality.
• If your RIF file contains multiple layers, consider exporting each layer separately if you need them as individual frames in PAP.
• Check the imported image in PAP for alignment and scaling to ensure it fits your animation workflow.