Other Types of Image Formatting

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Other Types of Image Formatting

  • PSD - Photoshop Document. PSDs are files that are created and saved in Adobe Photoshop, the graphics editing software.
  • PDF - Portable Document Format. PDFs were created and developed by Adobe with the goal of capturing and reviewing rich information from any application and any computer.
  • AI - Adobe Illustrator Document. AI is the image format most preferred by designers.
  • PNG - Portable Network Graphics. PNGs are amazing for interactive documents such as web pages but are not suitable for print.
  • GIF - Graphics Interchange Format. GIFs are most common in their animated form, which are popular in banner ads.
  • INDD - Adobe InDesign Document. INDDs are files that are created and saved in Adobe InDesign. InDesign is commonly used to create larger publications, such as newspapers, magazines, and eBooks.
  • EXIF - Exchangeable Image File Format. Common EXIF data can include camera make, serial number, image settings, may also include time, data, and "geotagging."