Raster file types are made up of pixels and are suitable for photographic images. Here are some common raster file types supported by Photoshop:
| File Type | Raster/Vector | Compression | Transparency | Layers | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PSD | Raster | Lossless | Yes | Yes | | JPEG | Raster | Lossy | No | No | | PNG | Raster | Lossless | Yes | No | | TIFF | Raster | Lossless | Yes | Yes | | AI | Vector | Lossless | Yes | Yes | | EPS | Vector | Lossless | Yes | No | | SVG | Vector | Lossless | Yes | No | photoshop file types
These formats retain the highest degree of editability and are intended for in-progress work. Raster file types are made up of pixels
Adobe Photoshop, as the industry standard for raster graphics editing, supports a diverse array of file formats, each designed to balance competing priorities: file size, editability, color depth, compression, and cross-platform compatibility. This paper provides a systematic examination of native and non-native Photoshop file types, including PSD, PSB, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and RAW variants. It analyzes their underlying architectures, use cases, and technical limitations. The paper concludes with a decision framework for professional workflows, emphasizing that optimal format selection is contingent on the stage of production—acquisition, editing, or delivery. This paper provides a systematic examination of native
A Technical and Practical Analysis of Adobe Photoshop File Types: Formats, Architecture, and Workflow Optimization