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Picking The Correct Image File Format For Your Icons.
There are several image file formats that should be used for storing web graphics and for a newbie web creator this can quickly change into a sizable issue because you will need to know how to utilize a specific format, given below is a take on the advantages and drawbacks of some commonly used image formats.If you find yourself drawn to web graphic designing or would like to create graphical representations for your web site, it is crucial to know about the various image file formats and their features so that you can make use of the appropriate format for an image. Some of the commonly used formats for pictures are JPEG, PNG and GIF, every one these formats has its own traits so lets discuss the pros and cons of utilizing these formats, the type of image that would live up to the requirements of your site and optimizing your images for the internet.
GIF: It is short for Graphics Interchange Format; the format is one of the most commonly used file types. The popularity of this format can be attributed image size that is very small which makes uploading less time consuming. Also like JPEG, data is not lost in this image format which means you can store the graphic at just a few bytes and without messing the image quality. Since GIF supports transparency in images, it is the most commonly used formats for icon making. Unlike the other formats, animation is also possible in GIF. If you want to go for GIF file optimization, it is important to restrict the size of the file; it is advisable that you pick a 32 color palette to get the least possible size.
JPEG: This is short for Joint Photographic Experts Group; the image format is usually known as JPG and is usually used in web designing. One of the principle advantages of utilizing this type of format is that you can store the images in true color that offers you as many as 16 million colors; this renders the file type suitable for use with photographs and images that include intricate color work. One of the problems of using JPG is the data loss that is encountered every time the image is saved; this equates to the fact that the graphic is marred by compromised clarity and some details may be lost. Unlike other file formats such as GIF, support for transparency is not provided in this file format. If you are using a superior image editor such as the Adobe Photoshop, you will have the liberty to select the quality and the image file size but it is vital to understand that the lower the resolution the smaller the size, which is easy to upload.
PNG: Is short for Portable Network Graphics and is a very new file format. PNG is available in two forms; PNG-8 which offers 8 bit color format and the PNG-24 which has 24 color images. PNG-8 can curtail the size graphics with fantastic detail and without the normal loss of details observed in in GIF images; this leads to better picture quality and quick uploads. However, PNG-24 is not as efficient as JPG when you want to save photos and other images that require a vaster palette of colors. The file type is loss-less; this means that the image retains its quality and clarity. PNG-24 offers the transparency feature and you can include different levels of of the feature in this file format. In this format the graphics are better looking because they do not have the jagged edges when pitched on a background with contrasting colors like GIF files.
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