Acorn | Acorn files are the native file type of Acorn.This is the most robust file format that Acorn supports.When saving in this format all of your layers, grid settings, text and shapes are saved.You are able to edit them when you re-open the image.This is the recommended format for editing images with layers in Acorn.If in doubt, save your image in this format. The file extension for Acorn images is .acorn |
AI | AI stands for Adobe Illustrator Artwork.Acorn can open Adobe Illustrator files that have been saved with PDF compatibility turned on. Acorn cannot save or export images in the AI format. The file extension for AI is .ai Read more about AI on Wikipedia. |
BMP | BMP is a popular image format on Microsoft Windows. The file extension for BMP is .bmp Acorn can read and write BMP images.Read more about BMP on Wikipedia. |
GIF | GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, and is a lossless 8 bit image format.Since GIF files can only use up to 256 colors in an image, you will only want to use this format for specific web applications. The file extension for GIF is .gif Super duper 3 3 13. Acorn can read and write GIF images.Read more about GIF on Wikipedia. |
HEIF | HEIF stands for high efficiency image file format.A HEIF file can be a single image or a sequence of images. The file extension is .heif, .heic Acorn can open HEIF files.Read more about HEIF on Wikipedia. |
ICO | ICO stands for Microsoft Icon.Acorn can open, export, and save .ico files.To save a .ico file it must be square and 16, 32, 48, 128, or 256 pixels in size. The file extension for Microsoft Icon is .ico Read more about Microsoft Icon on Wikipedia. |
JPEG | JPEG is a very popular image format used primarily for photographs.Since JPEG is a lossy format, it is not ideal for graphics with text. File extensions for JPEG are .jpeg and .jpg.If you prefer to save with the .jpg extension, manually enter it in the 'save as' field as the file extension.Acorn will remember that you prefer .jpg over .jpeg next time you save. (Only available in the direct version, due to restrictions Apple places on applications distributed via the App Store). Acorn can read and write JPEG images.Read more about JPEG on Wikipedia. |
JPEG 2000 | JPEG 2000 was designed to be the successor to JPEG. The file extension for JPEG 2000 is .jp2 Acorn can read and write JPEG 2000 images.Read more about JPEG 2000 on Wikipedia. |
PDF | Hydra hdr photo editor 4 1 1. PDF stands for Portable Document Format, and is an open standard developed by Adobe Systems.Acorn can read and export PDF files. When opening a PDF in Acorn a window will appear allowing you to set the resolution and background color. The file extension for PDF is .pdf Read more about PDF on Wikipedia. |
PICT | Quoting Wikipedia, 'PICT is a graphics file format introduced on the original Apple Macintosh computer as its standard metafile format.'Acorn supports opening .pict files. The file extension for PICT is .pict Read more about PICT on Wikipedia. |
PNG | PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics, and is a lossless 32 bit image format.If you need to have crisp text or transparency in your image, PNG is the way to go. The file extension for PNG is .png Acorn can read and write PNG images.Read more about PNG on Wikipedia. |
PSD | PSD is the native file type for Adobe Photoshop images.Acorn does its best to open PSD images, and if possible, preserve layers. Photoshop layer styles, and editable text are not supported.Vector and text layers are opened as bitmap layers.Acorn supports writing PSD files via File▸ Export. The file extension for PSD is .psd |
RAW | Quoting Wikipedia, 'A camera raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor of either a digital camera, image scanner, or motion picture film scanner. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.' Acorn can import any RAW image that Mac OS X can natively read.Occasionally, Apple will add support for new RAW formats via system updates. There are many file extensions for RAW files. See also: RAW Image Support |
SVG | SVG stands for scalable vector graphics.Acorn offers basic SVG support. You can export documents and shape layers as simple SVG files. If there are no shape layers in your image, then the SVG export option will be grayed out. Additionally, this is a pure vector export- any bitmap operations like layer filters or masks are ignored for SVG export.Acorn can open basic SVG files. The file extension for SVG is .svg Read more about SVG on Wikipedia. |
TGA | TGA stands for Truevision Graphics Adaptor.If you are running 10.11+ Acorn can open and export your image in the TGA format. The file extension for TGA is .tga Read more about TGA on Wikipedia. |
TIFF | TIFF stands for Tagged Image File Format.TIFF is a lossless 32 bit image format and can preserve transparency. The file extensions for TIFF are .tiff and .tif Acorn can read and write TIFF images.Read more about TIFF on Wikipedia. |