Image Formats Communication 337 Native Image Formats • Always keep a copy of the image in its program’s native file format (e.g., .psd, .png, .fla) • Rarely, if ever, use native formats on the web Bitmap Image Formats • GIF = Graphic Interchange Format pronounced “jif” • JPEG = Joint Photographic Experts Group pronounced “jay-peg” • PNG = Portable Network Graphics pronounced “ping” Vector Image Formats • SVG = Scalable Vector Graphics • SWF = Small Web Format pronounced “swiff” (Flash player format) GIF Format • Best for use with line art, type, or areas of flat color • Limited color space of 8 bits = maximum of 256 colors • Supports animation and 1-bit transparency • Lossless compression 1 2 3 4 5
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Image FormatsCommunication 337
Native Image Formats
• Always keep a copy of the image in its program’s native file format (e.g., .psd, .png, .fla)