What is the typical format for saving vector images in Photoshop?

The typical format for saving vector images in Photoshop is the AI format. Adobe Illustrator files, denoted by the .ai extension, are designed specifically for vector graphics, which are composed of paths defined by mathematical expressions rather than pixels. This allows for scalability without loss of quality, making AI a preferred option for storing vector data.

While Photoshop primarily works with raster images, it does provide some support for vector graphics with its vector tools, and saving work as an AI file preserves those assets in a format that retains the vector information. This capability is crucial for graphic designers who need to maintain the quality of their design elements when resizing or modifying them after creation.

The other formats mentioned serve different purposes: JPEG is primarily for raster images with compression that may lead to loss of quality; TIFF is a flexible format that can support both raster and vector information but is more commonly used for high-quality raster images; and PSD is the native format of Photoshop, which is primarily tailored for layered raster images. While PSD files can include vector layers, they do not primarily serve as a dedicated vector image format.