Graphic File Formats
JPG- Joint Photographic Experts Group
A universal file format the compresses an image very small and makes it easy to share on the Internet and on a variety of computer platforms.
PSD- Photoshop Document
A file format created by Adobe that is very large and includes layers and paths. It is editable but not shared easily on the web or from computer to computer. IT IS NOT UNIVERSAL!
PDF- Portable Document Format
A universal document format allowing easy sharing and printing of documents on the web and from computer to computer. In ofter flattens images so they are no longer editable.
TIFF- Tagged Image Format
A universal photographic format that allows for transparent backgrounds. It is not editable.
1 comment:
1. Which format should you save your image in if you are not finished with it and you may need to edit font or a layer in the future?
psd
2. Which format should you save your image in if you are finished with it and are ready to share it on the web?
jpeg
3. Which format should you save a completed flyer or poster in if you want to share it on the web?
pdf
4. Which format allows transparent backgrounds?
tiff
5. When you save files off the internet, what is a good way to keep track of them so you can work with them in the future?
put them into folders on your desktop
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