File Format Guide - 3D Rendering Services

Learn about the different file formats.

File Formats.

• Word documents (.doc)
• Web text pages (.htm or .html)
• Web page images (.gif and .jpg and .png)
• Adobe Photoshop files (.psd)
• Adobe Acrobat files (.pdf)
• Executable programs (.exe)
• Multimedia files (.mp3 and others)
• Compressed files (.zip and .rar)

In the computer world, a file format is how each program saves its data so you can open it again. Different programs save different file types native to each, but some file formats are easily opened across the board and allow information to be shared between various software.

For example, the program a web browser can process and display a file in the HTML file format so that it appears as a Web page, but it cannot display a file in a format designed for Microsoft’s Excel program. Usually, the extension is separated by a period from the name and contains three or four letters identifying the format.

There are as many file formats as other programs to process the files.

When IT Comes to 3D Rendered Images

Rendering.

When working with 3D renders, the most common file format is either jpg or png. The latter has benefits over a jpg as the background can be saved as transparent. These are especially good when working with product renders, as they can be easily overlaid in different colours.

!.Both file types are great for drafts and final outputs after post-production. However, they are not very good for 3D Rendering output as they do not contain as much information as needed.

These should be outputted as EXR and compiled in software such as Adobe Photoshop. EXR is also much better when prints of the images are required.

If images ever need to be edited, then the original PSD (Photoshop file) file is always best.

If, for that matter, you are planning to print your house render or any other images, please make sure that your file is in adequate resolution for the printing needed. Additionally, be sure to check the file type that printers require.

One of the safer printing file formats is PDF format. Ensure you get this information directly from the printing company so you can ask for it from the 3D rendering company in advance.

When IT Comes to Animations

Examples.

Video formats are much more complicated than still image renderings.