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Photoshop: Which File Format Should You Use?
As you have become more familiar with Adobe Photoshop, have you noticed that the program allows you to save your images in several different formats or types of files?
Having a working knowledge and understanding of the different file formats is essential if you want to make the most of your photo projects.
Many different types of image files exist; here are the most common ones used in Photoshop.
The most important file format for saving edited digital photo projects is PSD. This is actually a Photoshop file format. Using PSD files allows you to work in layers and channels. When you save your work, the layers are not compressed. Although this results in a large file, the PSD files will retain their image quality as you work on them. Also, all pf the data is saved with a PSD file. While still editing, save your work in a PSD file, then when finished editing, you should save it in the appropriate file for that project.
JPEG: JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. This is one of the most common and well-known file formats. Because JPEG files are compressed, the size of the file is smaller. However, with compression, JPEG images will lose data each time you change the file and then resave it. But JPEG files work will on the Web and have a variety of applications.
A popular file used for applications on the Web and Internet is the GIF file, or Graphic Interchange Format. GIF files are typically small in size so that they can load more quickly in Internet browsers. The number of colors in a GIF File is limited to 256.
Other file formats are available on Photoshop; however, they are not good for Internet use so as not used very much.
PSD files are the best way to save projects until you are finished with the editing. After that, use a JPEG or GIF file to save them.
About the Author New to Photoshop? Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Then look at these online video tutorials. Jeanene is a writer of digital articles and e-books. She has been an Internet Marketer for many years and realizes the need to useexcellent training material. These videos are the best for learning Photoshop.
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