CAD File Formats

This file format is a good format option for an email attachment sent to a whole bunch of people on different device types, some of which may want to print the file.

• .jpeg

• .eps

• .pdf

• .tiff

This file format works well for simple animated graphics

• .jpeg

• .pdf

• .tiff

• .gif

This is a very common file format for images. They don't take up a lot of memory and are viewable on most programs

• .stl

• .jpeg

• .png

• .gif

This file format gives the best quality when saving logos or profile pics

• .jpeg

• .pdf

• .png

• .eps

Save your high resolution graphic in this format if you have intentions of editing it.

• .tiff

• .eps

• .gif

• .png

If you are looking for files online ready to 3D print they will be in this format

• .eps

• .skp

• .stl

• .dxf

If you want to zoom way in on a graphic and not see distortion or pixilation it should be this format.

• .stl

• .png

• .tiff

• .eps

A microsoft word essay

• .cdr

• .wrd

• .mcs

• .doc

Adobe Photoshop

• .adb

• .aphoto

• .psd

• .ai

CorelDraw makes vectorized graphics great for a laser engraver saved as what

• .skp

• .cdr

• .svg

• .dxf