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James has been passionate about photography since he was 11 years old. He currently owns a small photography studio in Brisbane, Australia specialising in still life.
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An Introduction to Photo File Formats

James David on Sep 28th 2011 with 17 comments

Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in November of 2009.

Having a sound knowledge of file formats is essential for digital photography and image manipulation/editing. This article explores the different file formats involved in taking the photographs, their pro’s and cons, as well correct use of file formats in a digital workflow. The last section concerns the best file formats for printing, the web, and sharing with friends & family.

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