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psd native Photoshop file saves layers, masks, filters, and any other Photoshop made utilities
.psb similar to PSD but a larger format
.bmp -The BMP format stores color data for each pixel in the image without any compression
.gif -This stands for graphic interchange format, gifs allow for designers to create simple animation
.dcm -DCM File extension refers to a set of standard created by NEMA to enhance the distribution and
viewing of medical images such as CT scans and MRI's. This application has the ability to link the image
data to a specific person
.eps (Encapsulated Postscript) is another print industry necessity. This file does not save the actual
image, but instead instructions on how a printer should reproduce the image. This cannot be edited
unless it is brought back up in Photoshop
.iff an acronym for interchange file format. Files that contain the .iff file extension are used to exchange
documents across multiple computer platforms, allowing a user running on one platform to share files
with a user running on a entirely different computer platform.
.jpg A jpeg is the most popular way to share photos. it condenses your multiple layers into one singular
fixated picture. This format is so popular because it is convenient because they are small and usually can
be uploaded onto websites. you should not save a jpeg image multiple times because each time you re-
save it it re-condenses, this can get very ugly very quick
.jpf used to store JPEG 2000 image files. The JPF file format is the successor of the JPEG format,
supporting transparency and metadata information.
.pcx The JPF file format is the successor of the JPEG format supporting transparency and metadata
information. Files that contain the .jpf file extension are used to store JPEG 2000 image files
.pdf PDF is the standard format Photoshop will save in, this is the most well-known and the most
commonly used in all of Photoshop. This is the most commonly used format because it saves all of your
layers, channels, and so on
.raw Raw is a image file format used by high end and professional digital cameras. RAW files are
considered to be the best form of image file since it does not process the picture, leavinf total control of
the editing to the user
.pxr Used to refer to the image files used by pixar, usually used in professional animation development
.png Portable network graphics, this was originally made to replace gif's. You can save a PNG
repeatedly without worry of corrupting the quality of the images
.pbm a lowest common denominator monochrome file format. It serves as the common language of a
large family of bitmap image conversion filters. Because the format pays no heed to efficiency, it is
simple and general enough that one can easily develop programs to convert to and from just about any
other graphics format, or to manipulate the image.
.sct The SCT file extension is associated with the Windows Script Components service. WSC is used to
create COM component scripts in any scripting language that supports ActiveX scripting interfaces
(Script, VBScript, PS Crypt, Python)
.tga often referred to as TARGA, is a raster graphics file format. It was the first native form of TARGA
and VISTA boards, which were the first graphic cards for IBM-compatible PCs to support High color/true
color display
.tif This format supports all of photo shops features, although it saves all layers layers can be difficult to
edit which is why Photoshop recommends you save any changes to the image on the master PSD