Understanding Raster and Vector File Formats

A type of file format that stores images as a set of pixels. Each pixel represents a specific color. When you enlarge a raster image, the pixels become visible, making it appear pixelated.

A type of file format that uses mathematical formulas to define shapes and lines. Vector images can be resized without losing quality, making them ideal for logos and illustrations.

A native Photoshop file format commonly used as a work file for editing and creating images. It supports layers, Photoshop properties and effects, and is a lossless format, preserving original image quality.

A widely used image format for web use, known for its compression capabilities that reduce file size. It comes with a trade-off: the compression process often results in some loss of image quality.

A popular image format for the web, offering a good balance of quality and file size. It's known for its support of transparency, allowing for images with see-through backgrounds.

A format primarily used for animation and web graphics, particularly for logos with limited color palettes like 256 colors. It's also known for generating animated GIFs.

A file format designed for high-quality images, typically used in print publications and archival purposes. It supports lossless compression, ensuring preservation of image data and quality.

A vector-based file format widely used for printing and graphic design. It often utilizes a combination of raster and vector elements, offering flexibility and compatibility.

A Photoshop feature that automates the export of layers to individual files based on their names and file extensions. It's useful for creating assets like web graphics that need constant updates.

A Photoshop feature that allows you to export all layers of your document as separate image files.

A Photoshop method to save your project with all its layers and editing capabilities intact.

A way to export images with specific settings targeted for the web, focusing on image optimization and file size reduction.

A feature that allows you to export images with specific design elements targeting different screen sizes or devices. Ideal for creating responsive designs.

A file format that supports millions of colors, animation, one level transparency, and small file size.

A file format that offers lossless compression, layers, high quality, and large file size, making it ideal for commercial printing.

A file format that is another print industry standard and can encapsulate both images and vector data. It requires a preview image to be used in layout programs.

A file format suitable for viewing, sharing, and printing. It can be lossless or lossy, and is a common format for documents and presentations.

A raw file format used in photography to capture all the image data from a camera or scanner. Contains a wider range of colors and light intensity, often resulting in larger file sizes.

A Photoshop option for saving images in various formats like PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, etc. Preserves layers and editing capabilities but can result in large file sizes.

A Photoshop option for saving images optimized for web use. It provides options for setting format, quality, and dimensions, leading to smaller file sizes.

A Photoshop option for quickly saving images as PNG or JPEG with default settings. Useful for a fast and easy export.

A font file format used primarily for printing, graphic design, and desktop applications. It offers a wide range of features and is supported by most design software.

A font file format used primarily for printing, graphic design, and desktop applications. It offers a wide range of features and is supported by most design software.

A font file format that uses vector graphics to represent characters. It allows for scalable font sizes without any quality loss.

A font file format designed for embedding fonts within web pages. It aims to reduce file size compared to other web font formats and improve loading speed.

This type of font format is ideal for projects which will be printed.

This type of font format is most suitable for digital products, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility across different platforms. It is often preferred for applications that need excellent legibility.

This type of font format is the most efficient and accessible option for web-based designs. It delivers the optimal blend of performance and compatibility for modern browsers.

A vector-based file format specifically designed for Adobe Illustrator. It serves as the "master" file with the most features and properties.

A universal format that works across all platforms and programs, making it ideal for sharing vector designs.

A web-based format, written in XML, that allows scalable vectors to be displayed on websites. It's like the JPG of vector graphics.

A TrueType font developed by Apple that provides vector outlines, ensuring high-quality rendering both on screen and in print.

A newer version of the TTF font format developed by Microsoft and Adobe. It supports a vast array of glyphs and features, including special characters, ligatures, and even color variations within the font.

A specialized OpenType font that allows for different colors and styles integrated into the font itself.

The process of saving or exporting files in a way that optimizes them for viewing on web browsers.