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Using The Right Image File Format When Making Graphics.
There are several file formats that could be put to use for storing images and for an inexperienced designer this can quickly lead to a major problem because you will need to know how to use a specific format, here is a a look at the benefits and drawbacks of some popular image formats.If you find yourself drawn to web graphic designing or want to create graphical representations for your web site, it is crucial to learn about the varied image formats and their attributes so that you can use the appropriate file type for an icon. Some of the commonly used formats for graphics are PNG, GIF and JPEG, each one of these formats is known to have its own merits so lets talk about the benefits and drawbacks of using these formats, the type of image that should live up to the requirements of your web page and optimizing your images for the web usage.
GIF: It is the abbreviation for Graphics Interchange Format; this is one of the most commonly used file types. The image format is well accepted because of its tiny image size which makes uploading a breeze. Also like JPEG, data is not lost in this file type this means you will be able to store the image in a smaller size without deteriorating the quality of the images. Since GIF supports transparency in pictures, it is by far the most appropriate formats for picture making. Unlike the other file types, animation is also possible in GIF. If you would like to optimize a GIF file, it is important to restrict the size of the file; it would be best that you pick a 32 color palette to achieve a suitably small size.
JPEG: This is the abbreviation for Joint Photographic Experts Group; the file type is commonly called JPG and is frequently seen on websites. One of the primary benefits of utilizing this type of image is that you will be able to save the graphics in true color that affords you an impressive range of 16 million colors; making this file type ideal for saving photographs and graphics that have detailed color range. One of the cons of using JPG is the information loss that you will have to deal with every time the image is saved; this points to the fact that the graphic is susceptible to clarity issues and a lot of data may be lost. Unlike the GIF format, support for transparency is not provided in this format. If you are utilizing an innovative image editor like the Adobe Photoshop, you will have the liberty to select the image quality and the image file size but it is important to realize that the lower the resolution the smaller the size, which is easy to upload.
PNG: Is stands for Portable Network Graphics and is a relatively new image format. PNG format is offered in two versions types; PNG-8 which is the 8 bit color format and the PNG-24 which uses 24 color images. PNG-8 can compress images with wonderful detail and without the usual loss of details experienced in the GIf format; this results in improved quality pictures and quick uploads. However, PNG-24 is not as efficient as JPG when you want to save photos and other images that merit the use of a more detailed palette of colors. The file type is sans loss; this means that the picture maintains its crispness and quality. PNG-24 supports transparency and you can utilize different levels of transparency in this format. With this type of file the images are professional looking because you cant see jagged lines when placed against a contrasting color backgrounds like GIF files.
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