Git is very specifically designed for source code version control, so it’s rarely embraced by projects and industries that don’t primarily work in plaintext. However, the advantages of an asynchronous workflow are appealing, especially in the ever-growing number of industries that combine serious computing with seriously artistic ventures, including web design, visual effects, video games, publishing, currency design (yes, that’s a real industry), education… the list goes on and on.
Source: https://opensource.com/article/19/4/manage-multimedia-files-git