Workflow & File Management Flashcards

Which Photoshop export workflow is recommended for exporting multiple assets of different sizes from a single document?

Answer: Generator (image assets) using layer naming conventions

Generator automatically exports layer assets based on naming conventions (e.g., '200% icon.png') whenever the document is saved.

What file extension is used for Photoshop Large Document format, which supports files over 2 GB?

Answer: .PSB

PSB (Photoshop Big) is the Large Document Format that supports canvases up to 300,000 × 300,000 pixels and files exceeding 2 GB.

When opening a Camera Raw file directly in Photoshop, where are the non-destructive Camera Raw adjustments stored?

Answer: In a separate .xmp sidecar file or the file's embedded XMP metadata

Camera Raw adjustments are written as XMP metadata, either embedded in supported formats or saved as a companion .xmp sidecar file.

Which Photoshop preference option, when enabled, automatically saves a recovery version of your document at regular intervals?

Answer: File Handling > Automatically Save Recovery Information

Auto Save Recovery Information (Preferences > File Handling) saves a temporary recovery file every 5–60 minutes to protect against crashes.

What does 'Flatten Image' do to a Photoshop document?

Answer: Merges all visible layers into one Background layer and discards hidden layers

Flatten Image merges all visible layers into a single Background layer and permanently discards any hidden layers.

In Adobe Bridge, what is the function of a 'Collection'?

Answer: A virtual grouping of files from different locations without moving them

Collections in Bridge are virtual sets that reference files wherever they reside on disk, without physically moving or copying them.

Which color space is recommended for web and screen output when exporting images from Photoshop?

Answer: sRGB IEC61966-2.1

sRGB is the standard color space for web browsers and screen displays, ensuring consistent color across devices.