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Graphics Format  What Are Graphic Formats?  A graphics file
format is a specification for storing and organizing data in a
file. MATLAB® support exists for many different graphics file
formats. Some are built-in and others are Ghostscript formats.
File formats also differ in color support, graphics style
(bitmap or vector), and bit depth.  This section provides
information to help you decide which graphics format to use when
exporting your figure to a file or to the Windows® clipboard. It
covers  Before deciding on a graphics format, check what formats
are supported by your target application and platform. See the
print reference page for a complete list of supported MATLAB
graphics formats. Once you decide on which format to use in
exporting your figure, follow the instructions in Exporting to a
File or Exporting to the Windows or Macintosh Clipboard.
Frequently Used Graphics Formats  Here are some of the more
frequently used graphics formats.