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The supported file formats are:
| Name | Extension | Description | Bit Depth | Multi-Layer Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TIFF |
| TIFF format. | 8-bit integer | Yes_ (Layers can have different data types.) |
OpenEXR | .exr | The Open EXR format. OpenEXR is a high dynamic-range (HDR) image file format developed by Industrial Light & Magic. | 16-bit float | Yes _______________ |
OpenEXR (deep) | .exr | The Open EXR "deep" image format (introduced in Open EXR 2.0). Each pixel can contain multiple values at different depths. | 16-bit float | Yes |
JPEG | .jpg | JPEG format. | 8-bit integer | No |
PNG | .png | PNG format. | 8-bit integer | No |
Batch Output Mode
Each image layer have a file output toggle controlling wether it should be saved to file during rendering. Since these toggles may be manipulated frequently while working interactively and may be forgotten in a off position when sending the rendering to a render farm (using the Maya Batch command line), the Batch Output Mode controls wether these toggles should be ignored (overridden) when rendering in batch mode. This option is useful to make sure all image layers are saved when rendering using the Maya Batch command line, regardless of the status of the file output toggle. The options are:
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