TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA DESIGN

MHPP1123

Graphic File Formats

Name : AIMAN SYAFIQ BIN SHARUL BAHARI

Matric No : MPP212020
Program of Study : EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Lecturer’s Name : Assoc. Prof. DR. JAMALLUDIN BIN HARUN

What are the difference between GIF and JPEG and when to use them?
 JPEG and GIF are both types of image formats for storing images. JPEG uses a
lossy compression algorithm and the image may lose some of its data. It’s also not a good
idea to edit and save a file as a JPEG multiple times, as the image quality will decrease each
time you save.
GIF uses a no -lossy compression algorithm and no loss of image data is present in
GIF format. GIF images support animation and transparency

The differences between JPEG and GIF

JPEG DIFFERENT GIF

JPEG stands for Joint GIF stands for Graphical

Photographic Experts Stands for Interchange Format.
Group.

JPEG uses lossy Compression GIF uses lossless

compression Algorithm type compression algorithm
algorithm.Group.

JPEG image may GIF image is of high

Image Quality
lose some image data quality.
causing quality loss.

JPEG image supports Colors GIF image supports

16 million colors. Colors only 256 colors

JPEG does not GIF supports

supports transparency Transparency
transparency in images.
in images.

JPEG images do not GIF images support

Animation
support animation. animation.

JPEG images use

.jpeg or .jpg Extensions GIF images use .gif
extension. extension..

JPEG images are GIF images are generally

Usage used in logo or animated
When to used in photography.
use them? image creation
 Use GIF when your graphic uses a relatively low number of colors, there are
hard-edged shapes, large areas of solid color, or needs to make use of binary
transparency. These exact same rules apply for 8-Bit PNG’s.

Use JPEG if your graphic uses a high number of colors, it uses gradients or
contains photographic elements, It make your photos small enough to share easily
over the internet, but still retain fairly high image quality.

What are the difference between GIF and PNG and when to use them?

GIF and PNG both are a type of image format to store images. GIF and PNG
both are pixel-based image formats. Both uses lossless compression algorithms and
supports transparency. GIF images support animation as well.

The differences between GIF and PNG

N GIF
O
1 Stands for GIF stands for Graphical
Interchange Format
2 Animation GIF images support animation
3 MIME Type GIF images are represented as
image/gif
4 File Size GIF file is larger than than png
image for same image.
5 Transparenc One bit transparency is
y supported
6 Extensions GIF images use .gif extension
7 Usage GIF images are used when
animation needed
PNG
PNG stands for Portable
Network Graphics
PNG images do not support
animation.
PNG images are represented
as image/png
PNG images is smaller in size.
PNG images supports a high
level of transparency
PNG images use .png
extension
PNG images are generally used
in image creation

When to use them?

 GIF usually be used for animation, these animated wonders bring a dose of
youthful entertainment to the timeline. They will not only keep the audience engaged,
but will they’ll also keep our brand from appearing too serious. Whether our goal is to
build brand awareness, develop a brand personality or create more viral content.
PNG will usually be used for Web images such as logos that have
transparency, PNG can also be used to editing process PNG 24. The compression
used when creating PNG results in no loss in quality, so the image can be saved,
edited, and opened again and again without degrading over time.

What are the difference between JPEG and PNG and when to use them?

There are several formats to choose from in saving to digital copy. Each
format has its own strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right format can be
a huge advantage. Two of these formats are JPEG and PNG. The main difference
between JPEG and PNG is the compression algorithm they use. JPEG uses a lossy
compression algorithm that removes some image information to reduce the file size.
In comparison, PNG uses a lossless algorithm that stores all the information. With
PNG, the image quality will not change, but the file size is usually larger. On the
other hand, JPEG images can be made very small, but the quality can deteriorate
quickly from a certain point.
There are major applications that are both suitable, JPEG is widely used, and
accordingly, in photos. This is because photos tend to have smooth transitions
between colour and tone. JPEG also provides excellent compression with little or no
loss in image quality which is seen reducing the size to one -tenth of the size you
would get if you used lossless compression such as PNG. With PNG, it is used
mostly when creating or altering images such as cartoons and other unrealistic
images. For example, a background image that contains one colour can be
compressed by PNG into a very small size because the pixel content is the same.
Another feature of JPG that makes it better for photos is its ability to embed
EXIF. EXIF contains information related to the image such as when or where it was
captured, colour profile and the like. This information can be very helpful to the
photographer when browsing or editing his images. PNG cannot embed EXIF, but it
has the ability to make image areas transparent. Transparency is required if you
want to display images of objects in different backgrounds. Many websites use
transparency to make their pages look more attractive to viewers.
What are the difference between JPEG compare to BMP and TIFF and when to
use them?

BMP and TIFF are relatively older image formats created with their respective
advantages. BMP is an image that has a large size, but with the ZIP technology, it
does not affect the quality of the image file TIFF is an image format that is popularly
used by professionals working in the graphic arts, photography and publishing
industries. One of its biggest benefits is its sheer flexibility, which allows users to
manage images and data in the same file. It also supports both lossy and lossless
compression, empowering creatives with a lot of freedom when working with it. The
comparison is that JPEG it is flexible, which can enlarge the image size and reduce
the size by sacrificing its image quality. BMP and TIFF format files are
uncompressed bitmapped images, while those with a JPG format are compressed
digital images. JPG images, being easily downloadable, are preferred over BMP
TIFF images for web use and BMP and TIFF images are of a higher quality than
JPG images.

When we use them?

JPEG are bitmap formats. A bitmap is really just a series of pixels or very
small dots. Each pixel is a tiny square that’s been assigned a colour, then put
together in a pattern to create an image. When we zoom on a bitmap closely
enough, we will even be able to see the individual pixels. Using a BMP in our design
project is a good idea when working with colour gradations and When working with
images you’ll alter.
TIFF is popular in desktop publishing and photography projects. This is
because, in and of itself, TIFF does not use compression technology. As a result, it
doesn’t degrade the quality of images every time we edit them. When the time is
right to use TIFF, is when working with high-quality scan and When working with
high-quality print graphics.
What are the difference between WMF and PCX compared to other graphic file
formats?

PCX, an acronym for Picture Exchange, is a raster image file type, which

means that it uses colour pixels to display images. The other main type of image
format is vector, which creates visuals using a complex structure of points, lines,
graphs, and formulas. It same with a WMF file is a vector graphic saved in the
proprietary Windows Metafile Format (WMF) format developed by Microsoft. It
contains a series of metafile records that store drawing operations, which include
commands for drawing lines, circles, and rectangles that make up the graphic. WMF
files also support bitmap drawing operations. The different is other format can open
any computer because it’s a smaller in size, and PCX and WMF using 3 rd party
software to open because it’s a larger in size. PCX files are for print and print layout
usage, good quality and high reslolution. Other format like JPEG is a very lossy
format that over compresses files best used for internet as it will reduce load times.