Understand File Types
Depending on where and how you plan to use an image, different types of files are needed. A basic understanding of the different types of image files – and when and where to use them – will ensure seamless collaboration and efficient delivery.
Let’s a delve a little deeper into the most common image file types:
JPEG or JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
Widely used format because it is the smallest file size when saved at 72 DPI
Best for web on a white background (have you noticed a white box behind a logo?)
Easily attaches to emails or uploaded to platforms with file size restrictions
Often used in Word documents (needs to be RGB)
TIFF or TIF (Tagged Image File Format)
Highest quality and largest file size
Best for print applications
Files are often very large
GIF (Graphic Interchange Format)
Used to create animations for the web
Not suitable for print
Limited color options
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
Widely used on the web because of the transparent background
Better image quality than JPEGs
PDF (Portable Document Format)
used to share files easily
the PDFs I create are vector files, but that is not always the case.
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