Choosing a file format for sharing content
Name:
Date:
Class:
A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. You want to share a school newsletter so the layout looks the same on every device. Which format should you pick?
2. You are saving a logo with a transparent background and sharp edges. Which format suits it better?
3. You want to email a large photo from an excursion and keep the file size small. Which format is the better choice?
4. True or false: A video you made should be saved as an MP3 so everyone can watch it.
5. You recorded a podcast for your class. Which format fits the content?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.pdf | AA PNG photo makes a very large file that is slow to send. Exporting it as a JPG gives a smaller file. | |
| 2.mp4 | BA fixed document that looks the same on any device, such as a flyer or a permission form | |
| 3A photo with lots of colours where you want a smaller file to share quickly | CA video file that most phones, tablets and computers can play | |
| 4A logo or screenshot with sharp edges and text that needs to stay crisp | DMP3 is an audio format, so it cannot show a newsletter. A PDF is the better choice for a fixed document. | |
| 5Save the class newsletter as a .mp3 file so everyone can read it | Elogo.png | |
| 6Export a 50 MB .png photo to email to a whole class | Fphoto.jpg |
C
Definitions
file format
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Share a fixed worksheet: worksheet.___
2.
Photo with many colours, small size:
beach.___
3.
Logo needing a see-through background:
logo.___
4.
Video that plays on most phones:
clip.___
5.
Make a PDF copy of your poster:
File > _______ > PDF
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
content = photo of a sunset
B
audience = phone users
C
format = MP3
D
export as sunset.jpg
Question 2
A
content = school newsletter
B
layout must stay fixed
C
audience = any device
D
format = MP4
Question 3
A
content = school logo
B
needs transparent background
C
format = JPG
D
export as logo.png
Question 4
A
content = podcast episode
B
format = PNG
C
export as episode.mp3
Question 5
A
export as dance.png
B
content = dance video
C
format = MP4
Answer Key
Choosing a file format for sharing content
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — PDF
Q2
A — PNG
Q3
B — JPG
Q4
A — False
Q5
B — MP3
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
.pdf → A fixed document that looks the same on any device, such as a flyer or a permission form
Q2
.mp4 → A video file that most phones, tablets and computers can play
Q3
A photo with lots of colours where you want a smaller file to share quickly → photo.jpg
Q4
A logo or screenshot with sharp edges and text that needs to stay crisp → logo.png
Q5
Save the class newsletter as a .mp3 file so everyone can read it → MP3 is an audio format, so it cannot show a newsletter. A PDF is the better choice for a fixed document.
Q6
Export a 50 MB .png photo to email to a whole class → A PNG photo makes a very large file that is slow to send. Exporting it as a JPG gives a smaller file.
Section C: Definitions
Q1
file format — The type of file, such as PDF, PNG, JPG, MP3 or MP4, shown by its ending. Pick the one that suits your content, keeps the file size sensible and works on your audience's device.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Share a fixed worksheet: worksheet.pdfQ2
Photo with many colours, small size:
beach.jpgQ3
Logo needing a see-through background:
logo.pngQ4
Video that plays on most phones:
clip.mp4Q5
Make a PDF copy of your poster:
File > Save As > PDFSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
C — MP3 is an audio format, so it cannot hold a photo. A photo should use an image format such as JPG: format = JPG.
Q2
D — MP4 is a video format. A newsletter whose layout must stay fixed and open on any device should be a PDF: format = PDF.
Q3
C — JPG cannot keep a see-through background. PNG supports transparency, so the line should be: format = PNG.
Q4
B — PNG is an image format. A podcast is audio, so it should use MP3: format = MP3.
Q5
A — The file ending must match the format. A video should be exported as MP4, so the line should be: export as dance.mp4.