File Format Research (Edited)

In a previous blog, I posted all the different file formats that I will use and also information about each of them. As I didn't need all of the information, I highlighted the key pieces that I think people need to know about. I rewrote it into my own words to simplify it for people who are new to these key file formats. This is what I simplified each file format to.

JPG (Joint Photographic Expert Group)

A JPEG in computing is most commonly used as a method of lossy compression in digital images. This is mostly for images, which are produced by digital photography.  JPEG compression is used in many image file formats. In digital cameras and other photographic devices, JPEG is the most common format used.

TIFF (Tagged File Format Image)

TIFF is a computer file format that can store raster graphic images.  The file format TIFF is supported by image manipulation. It is done by publishing page layout applications along with scanning, faxing and word processing.

PNG (Portable Network Graphic)

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is a raster graphic file that supports lossless data compression.  PNG is just like a GIF.  It was designed for transferring images on the Internet for better quality images.

BMP ( Bitmap Image File)

The file format BMP is also known as a Bitmap Image File or sometimes just a Bitmap. This is a raster graphic image file format that is used to store digital images. It is also capable to store 2D digital images.

PSD (Photoshop Document)

A PSD is a layered image file that is used in Adobe Photoshop as a raster graphic. This stands for Photoshop Document and is the default format when saving in Photoshop.

 AI (Adobe Illustrator Artwork)

Adobe Illustrator Artwork (AI) is a file extension for vector graphic file formats in Adobe Illustrator.  It can contain both vector and bitmap graphics within this.

 WMF (Windows Meta File)

Windows Metafile (WMF) is an image file format that is designed for Microsoft Windows applications. It can contain both vector graphics and bitmap components. The WMF is a file extension for a graphic file.