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A vector image is an image composed of points and paths to form a polygon that can be scaled to any size. An SVG is a common vector image file type.
A TIFF is an image format for representing scanned images or other large bitmap files. It is designed to be compatible with most applications.
Raw format is uncompressed data. This means the file has never been altered, compressed, or manipulated.
Raster images or graphics are composed of pixels. A raster image can be scaled down while avoiding pixelization but cannot be scaled up to be larger than its maximum size. A JPG is a common raster image file type.
A png or portable network graphic is similar to a jpg or gif, except it has the ability to maintain transparency. Logos are commonly saved as pngs.
A PSD is a native (editable) photoshop document. A photoshop document saves your layers and adjustments for you to change later.
A PDF, or portable document format, is the best file format for sending your art files for print. PDFs are an electronic image of text and graphics that can be saved using various specifications, such as bleeds or color profiles, making them useful for printing.
RAM, or Random Access Memory, is the physical hardware within a computer that temporarily stores data. This data is referred to as “working data.”