A typical file type within Penji is anything from a simple PNG to a PSD or even an INDD. However, Penji can go slightly beyond the traditional norm. Here are all the file types you can request for a completed project to be sent to you. Also, as a precautionary effort, we recommend clicking on the file types you’re looking for within your project creation and the project brief. Double communication is always best to ensure that if a specific file type is needed, it will not be missed:
Common File Type Requests
PNG
Raster image file
This file format is primarily used for web-related tasks due to a transparent background
Also used in a way to crop a background within an already busy background design
Can edit and not lose quality
JPEG
Standard image format
This format is primarily used for social media content/web-based designs and typical printout photography.
Pay close attention to resolution and file size If placing a JPEG within a website as this may hurt any SEO principles established.
Can view without any editing software
You can use this format for further design manipulations
Most universal for sharing
PSD
Created and saved in Photoshop
Contain layers making the modifying image easier
Works with raster images as opposed to vector image
AI
Created and saved in illustrator
Produces vector artwork – most straightforward to manipulate
Can also create all prior files listed
Best for designers and best for logos
DOC
A Word-based file format is primarily used for writing purposes
XLS
An Excel-based file format, primarily used with numbers, graphs, or displaying growth.
PPT
A PowerPoint-based file format, primarily used to share a story or sell a product/service in detail.
GIF
Animated form
This file format is best used within a website or social content
TIFF (Tagged Image File)
Larger raster files that don’t lose quality
Known for using “lossless compression” = original image data is maintained no matter what
Please avoid using this format on the web as it can take forever to load and impact site performance
Better for print
INDD
Created and saved in InDesign
For more extensive publications i.e ebooks, magazines, etc…
PSD and AI can be combined with Illustrator to produce content-rich designs that feature advanced typography, embedded graphics, page content, and other layout options
XD
Created and saved in Adobe XD
This file format is ONLY used with web/app-related tasks.
It can be exported and imported into different coding-related platforms.
Zip Files
A file consists of one or more compress files or directories.
Other notable mentions:
All Google services
Canva
Figma