Asymptote files work differently than standard image file formats. As a vector graphic language, Asymptote files allow users to create graphics that are backed by a mathematical, coordinate-based framework.
Asymptote files work well for creating technical drawings, as well as mathematical diagrams and figures. Once an image has been created using its programming language, users can then export it to a more accessible file format, such as PostScript, EPS, PDF, SVG, WebGL, or PRC.