Image File Extensions

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Image file formats

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44 Image Extensions Available

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.psb

Photoshop Big

The PSB file format, also known as "Photoshop Big," is an Adobe Photoshop file format designed to support extremely larg...

.erdas imagine

ERDAS Imagine Image File

The .img file extension is primarily associated with ERDAS Imagine, a powerful geospatial data authoring system used for...

.tiff

Tagged Image File Format

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a versatile and widely used raster graphics file format primarily employed for storin...

.animated png

Animated Portable Network Graphics

Animated Portable Network Graphics (APNG) is a file format that extends the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format to su...

.raf

Fujifilm RAW Image File

RAF files are RAW image files created by Fujifilm digital cameras. RAW image files contain minimally processed data from...

.nef

Nikon Electronic Format

NEF is a RAW image format used by Nikon digital cameras. It contains minimally processed data from the camera's image se...

.bmp

Bitmap Image File

The BMP (Bitmap Image File) format is a raster graphics image file format used to store digital images, especially on Mi...

.cr2

Canon Raw Image File

CR2 files are raw image files created by Canon digital cameras. They contain minimally processed data directly from the ...

.pef

Pentax Electronic File

The PEF file extension represents a raw image format used by Pentax digital cameras. Raw image formats, like PEF, store ...

.avif

AV1 Image File Format

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format that leverages the AV1 video codec for superior compression and im...

.heif

High Efficiency Image File Format

The High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) is a modern image container format that leverages advanced compression tech...

.srw

Sony Raw Image File

The SRW file extension is associated with Sony digital cameras and represents a raw image file format. Raw image files, ...

.psd

Photoshop Document

The PSD file format is the native file format for Adobe Photoshop. It's a proprietary layered image file format that all...

.svg

Scalable Vector Graphics

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interac...

.dng

Digital Negative

The DNG (Digital Negative) file format is a proprietary, publicly available lossless raw image format developed by Adobe...

.orf

Olympus Raw Format

The ORF file extension represents the raw image format used by Olympus digital cameras. Raw image formats, unlike JPEGs,...

.arw

Sony Alpha Raw

ARW files are raw image files created by Sony digital cameras. They contain minimally processed data directly from the c...

.raw

Raw Image Format

A RAW image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of a digital camera, image scanner, or motion p...

.rw2

Panasonic RAW Image File

RW2 is a RAW image format used by Panasonic digital cameras. RAW image files contain minimally processed data from the i...

.eps

Encapsulated PostScript

Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) is a vector graphics file format frequently used for storing illustrations, logos, and oth...

.cdr

CorelDRAW Image File

The CDR file extension is associated with CorelDRAW, a vector graphics editor developed by Corel Corporation. CDR files ...

.cr3

Canon Raw 3

The CR3 file format is a proprietary raw image format developed by Canon. It's the successor to the CR2 format and is us...

.dtm

Deluxe Paint Image

The .dtm file extension is associated with Deluxe Paint, a raster graphics editor developed by Electronic Arts in the mi...

.ai'

Adobe Illustrator Artwork

The .ai file extension is primarily associated with Adobe Illustrator, a professional vector graphics editor. AI files s...

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Image Files
4 Questions

Image file extensions are used for files that store digital pictures and graphics in various formats, including raster (pixel-based) and vector images.

To open Image files, you'll need appropriate software that supports the specific file extension. Here are some general recommendations:

  • Adobe Photoshop - For professional image editing
  • GIMP - A free alternative to Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator - For vector images
  • Windows Photos or macOS Preview - For basic viewing

For detailed information about specific file extensions, click on any extension in our directory.

Converting Image files to different formats can be done using:

  1. Dedicated software - Many applications that open these files also allow saving in different formats
  2. Online conversion services - Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or Online-Convert
  3. Format-specific converters - Tools designed for specific conversion paths
Remember: Conversion may result in some loss of quality or features depending on the compatibility between formats.

If you're having trouble opening a Image file:

  1. Verify the file isn't corrupted by trying to open it on a different device
  2. Make sure you have the latest version of your software
  3. Try using alternative software that supports the file format
  4. Consider converting the file to a more common format if possible
  5. Check for file extension errors - sometimes files are incorrectly named

For specific recommendations, visit the detailed page for your particular file extension.