Difference between revisions of "JPEG"
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| − | JPEG is the most popular image format and is used extensively on the web especially for displaying photos or images with many colours. As opposed to the [[GIF]] format, JPEG uses lossy compression so when it is saved at low quality, the image can appear blocky or blurred. High quality JPEG images can have very large file sizes. | + | JPEG is the most popular image format and is used extensively on the web especially for displaying photos or images with many colours. As opposed to the [[GIF]] format, JPEG uses lossy compression so when it is saved at low quality, the image can appear blocky or blurred. High quality JPEG images can have very large file sizes. JPEG does not support transparency. |
[[PNG]] is another format that is gaining popularity, particularly in the [[open source]] sector. | [[PNG]] is another format that is gaining popularity, particularly in the [[open source]] sector. | ||
[[Category:Jargon]][[Category:Technical]] | [[Category:Jargon]][[Category:Technical]] | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 8 June 2007
JPEG is the most popular image format and is used extensively on the web especially for displaying photos or images with many colours. As opposed to the GIF format, JPEG uses lossy compression so when it is saved at low quality, the image can appear blocky or blurred. High quality JPEG images can have very large file sizes. JPEG does not support transparency.
PNG is another format that is gaining popularity, particularly in the open source sector.
