Understanding the Different Image File Formats

Image file formatsImage file formats, know what they are and when to use them

When you take a photograph, what is essentially happening is that the camera is capturing data, which creates a digital image.

There are many different types of file formats, which can be retrieved and edited using a photo editing software.

The most commonly used ones are:

  • JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
  • TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
  • RAW
  • DNG (Digital Negative Format)
  • PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
  • GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
  • BMP (Bitmap)
  • PSD (Photoshop Document)

Choosing the right file format is important, and can be critical depending on the level of quality, and also the level of post-processing you intend to do. Here are the pros and cons of using each different image file format.

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