FILE TYPES:

Before now I had no idea about file type and how important they really are, so here is a short post to help learn what the really are and what they do.

 

A file extension is a string of different file names that let the user and their computer know what type of file the document is run on. These are usually proceeded by a full stop to indicate the file type.

File types include: PSD/ JPG/ TIFF/ PNG/ GIF/

 

PSD- A PSD file (Photoshop Document) is layered image used in Adobe Photoshop. It is a format that Photoshop uses to save documents that allows users to work save yet re-work into layers even when the file had been saved.

 

JPG- A JPG file (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a file for compressing graphic file such as images. This is the most commonly used file for saving any type of images. However with changing a file to a JPG it tends to reduce the quality of the images or document.

 

TIFF- A TIFF file (Tag Image File Format) is similar to a JPG it compresses a file so it is suitable for moving around. printing and it doesnt take up as much memory a file such as a PSD.

 

GIF- A GIF file (Graphics Interchange Format) is a specially designed file made for graphical designers and web tech designers who may use it for bulletin boards or logo design. This type of file is not avaliable for everyone it does reqire a certain downloaded system.

 

PNG- A PNG file (Portable Network Graphics) is a back up or replacment file for a GIF file. It works in the same way as a GIF file however it is set up by two different companies. However a PNG file is avaliable to use freely.