What You Need To Know About Image Format

As a designer, I understand the frustration that so many of my clients have when faced with choosing the right file type for their products. Let's get real, as a teacher and business owner, I want to have the confidence to know that I am posting the best images to showcase my brand every. single. time. I get on Instagram or Pinterest. I developed this quick guide as a cheat sheet for all you teachers, bloggers and avid Instagramer. This guide breaks image types down for you in terms you are sure to understand.

Images are a vital part of grabbing attention on the web or in print format. Choosing the right format is important. The quality of your images may be compromised if you choose to use the wrong file format.

Let's talk TeachersPayTeachers for a moment. The two most common file formats that you will see among sellers are .PNG and .PDF files. Most clipart artists like myself, will only offer .PNG formatted images to ensure that your are receiving the highest quality images possible. While many other sellers out there are choosing to use .PDF to secure images and guarantee a high quality product.

There are many different types of file formats. I have identified the 6 most commonly used file formats in the chart below. This guide will also give you a sense of what each file type is used for.

Click the image above to be taken to your free guide. Print it out, laminate it and place it in your planner for quick reference. The side by side comparison that you see below should serve as a visual aid to help you understand the differences between each file type.