image Chapter 4: Imaging and Color

IMAGE FILE FORMATS

Digital files can be saved in a number of file formats that will allow them to be moved between different types of imaging and page layout applications. These file formats also allow imagery to be cross platformed.

EPS or .eps (Encapsulated PostScript): Used for placing images or graphics in documents created in word processing, page layout, or drawing programs. Supports both rastered and vectored data. EPS files can be cross platformed, cropped, or edited.

GIF or .gif (Graphics Interchange Format): An 8-bit, low-memory option for posting images online. GIF images are limited to 256 colors, making ...

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