Supported export file formats

Last updated on Apr 7, 2026

Learn about the supported file formats for export from Adobe Bridge.

JPEG

Image Quality: Use the slider to set your image quality for export. The values can vary from 1 (minimum image quality) to 12 (maximum image quality). You've the option now to export the file in .jpg/.jpeg extension for export and workflow builder.

Select the JPEG image format and set the desired file extension.
Select the JPEG image format and set the desired file extension.

PNG

Images can be exported in PNG, you can configure the following options before you export to PNG:

  • Bit Depth: 16-bit or 8-bit version
  • Color Space: For most color-managed workflows, it is best to use a preset color setting that has been tested by Adobe such as sRGB. Choose a color space option based on your requirement.
  • Save transparency: Allows you to preserve the transparency of your image.
Select the PNG image format.
Select the PNG image format.

TIFF

TIFF is another popular format in the publishing industry and creative professionals like graphic designers, artists, and photographers. You can configure the following options before you export to TIFF:

  • Compression: When exporting images in TIFF, you can choose to compress and zip files.
  • Color Space: For most color-managed workflows, it is best to use a preset color setting that has been tested by Adobe such as sRGB. Choose one based on your requirement.
  • Bit depth: Users can choose to store color information in two schemes — 8 bits per component or 16 bits per component.
  • Save transparency: Allows you to preserve the transparency of your image.
Select the TIFF image format.
Select the TIFF image format.

DNG

Once you select DNG — the raw image format developed by Adobe, you can configure the following options before you export:

  • JPEG Preview: You can select a preview option — None, Medium, and Full.
  • Embed Original Raw File: Enable this to embed the original raw file while exporting.
  • Delete Original File: Enable this to delete the original file after successful export.
Select the DNG image format.
Select the DNG image format.

Export to DNG Preset: This is an in-built sample preset for exporting your files, with default options configured for export to DNG format. You can readily work with this preset, edit it, or even delete it. However, once deleted, this preset will not be available in the export panel.

Learn how to Export to DNG in Adobe Bridge.
Learn how to Export to DNG in Adobe Bridge.

Disabled options in Export to DNG: When you export your files to DNG, the Image Size and the Metadata > Include Original Metadata options are disabled in the export dialog.