In graphic design, various source files and file formats are used to create and save different types of digital artwork. Here are some common ones:
What source files
- Vector Graphics:
- Source File Format: AI (Adobe Illustrator)
- Common Export Formats: EPS, PDF, SVG
- Raster Graphics:
- Source File Formats: PSD (Adobe Photoshop), XCF (GIMP), TIFF
- Common Export Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
- Page Layout:
- Source File Formats: .INDD (Adobe InDesign),.QXD (QuarkXPress)
- Common Export Formats: PDF
- Web/Graphics Interchange Format:
- Source File Format: .GIF (for simple animations)
- Common Export Formats: GIF
- 3D Graphics:
- Source File Formats: Blend (Blender), Max (Autodesk 3ds Max), FBX
- Common Export Formats: OBJ, FBX
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design):
- Source File Formats: .DWG (AutoCAD),.SKP (SketchUp)
- Common Export Formats: PDF, DXF
- Portable Document Format:
- Source File Format: PDF
- Common Export Formats: PDF (used for final, often print-ready documents)
- Bitmap Fonts:
- Source File Format: FON, OTF, TTF
- Common Export Formats: OTF,
- Animation:
- Source File Formats: FLA (Adobe Animate), AEP (Adobe After Effects)
- Common Export Formats: SWF (Flash), MP4, GIF
Remember, the choice of file format depends on the specific requirements of your project, such as print or web use, scalability, transparency, animation, and more. Additionally, always consider industry standards
