Creative Cloud supports a wide range of file types, with the specific formats supported dependent on the application within the suite you are using. Generally, the following file types are compatible across various Creative Cloud applications:
Supported File Types by Category
Here's a breakdown of supported file types by category:
Graphics Files
- AI (Adobe Illustrator)
- PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
- BMP (Bitmap)
- PSD (Adobe Photoshop)
- SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
- GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
- JPG/JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
- TIF/TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
- PDF (Portable Document Format)
- HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding)
- HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format)
- DNG (Adobe Digital Negative)
Audio Files
- AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
- MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III)
- MP2 (MPEG Audio Layer II)
- M4A (MPEG-4 Audio)
- AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format)
- AIF (Audio Interchange File Format) - variant of AIFF
- AIFC (Compressed Audio Interchange File Format)
Video Files
- MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14)
- MOV (QuickTime Movie)
- WMV (Windows Media Video)
- MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
- MPG (Moving Picture Experts Group) - common extension for MPEG
- WAV (Waveform Audio File Format)
Important Considerations
- Application-Specific Support: Keep in mind that not all Creative Cloud applications support every file type listed above. Refer to the specific documentation for each application to confirm compatibility. For example, Adobe Premiere Pro supports a much wider range of video codecs and formats than Adobe Photoshop.
- Codecs: Video and audio file support often depends on the installed codecs on your system. You might need to install additional codecs to work with certain files.
- Updates: Adobe regularly updates Creative Cloud applications, and these updates can include changes to supported file types. Stay up-to-date to ensure compatibility with the latest formats.
In summary, Creative Cloud supports a broad spectrum of file formats across graphics, audio, and video, ensuring flexibility in your creative workflow. Always check the specific application's documentation for complete and up-to-date information on supported file types.
