When a graphic is created using a computer, the graphic artist needs to decide what type of format the graphic will be saved in.
There are many types of graphic formats. Each format has been developed for specific reasons.
- You can identify the file format by the two to four letter extension (letters after the . in the file name).
- Not all graphic format types are readable by web browsers.
Some graphic formats such as .eps or .ai have been developed to work with high resolution printers.
- Other graphic formats will display on a computer screen but cannot be viewed in a browser e.g. .wpg or tiff.