ACB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ACB
Full Name Adobe Photoshop Color Book File
File Category Color Files
Primary Application Adobe Photoshop
Secondary Applications Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Function Stores color swatches
Content Type Binary
Compatibility Adobe Creative Suite
Accessibility User-defined color palettes accessible within Adobe software
MIME Type application/x-acb
Editable Yes, with compatible Adobe software
Creation Through "Swatches" panel in Photoshop
Common Tools Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
File Structure Binary, with a header followed by individual color entries
Color Models Supported RGB, CMYK, LAB, Grayscale
Encryption No
Compression No
Vendor Adobe Systems
Customizability High (users can create and modify color books)
Usage Graphic design, digital art, printing