Graphics Images

File Types

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

• palette-based
• 8-bit (256 colors)
• lossless compression
• flat color
• sharp contrast
• supports transparency, interlacing, animation

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

• lossy compresson
• gradations in tone
• no sharp edge contrasts

TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

• standard for scanned images
• high-resolution destined for printing
• no compression - large file size