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Working with file formats


    You can import and export the file formats listed below into After Effects 5.0. For more information and an extensive list of QuickTime-supported formats, see the Apple Web site. You can also check the Adobe Web site for updates. Supported formats include:

    File formats supported by After Effects: QuickTime, Direct Show (Windows only), AVI (Windows only), WAV (Windows only), Adobe Photoshop, JPEG, SGI, Softimage PIC, Targa, TIFF, PICT, Cineon, RLA, Electric Image, Filmstrip, FLC/FLI, EPS (import only), Adobe Illustrator (import only), Adobe Premiere (import only), GIF89a (export only), SWF (export only), PDF (import only).

    File formats supported using Adobe Photoshop plug-ins: Amiga IFF, BMP, PCX, Pixar, PNG, GIF (import only).

    Notable audio formats supported by QuickTime: AIFF, AU, WAV (Mac OS only), Mac Sound (Mac OS only). For a complete listing, see your QuickTime documentation.