2. VECTOR GRAPHICS Raster Graphics
A Vector graphic uses A raster graphic also
geometrical formulas known as bitmap
such as lines, points, represent a grid of
and curves to create pixels or points of color.
shapes. These shapes These graphics can not
can be moved, resized, be resized without loss
and changed in any of quality
way without any loss of
quality
3. GIF: GRAPHICS INTERCHANGE
FORMAT
GIF is a compressed file format. GIF
graphics are based on a palette of up to 356
colors called indexed colors, which helps
reduce their file size. These graphics are
good fro small icons, animated images, and
logos. GIF doesn’t have the color range for
high quality photos.
4. PNG: PORTABLE NETWORK GRAPHIC
PNG is a more powerful
alternative to the GIF.
PNG’s are not restricted
to 256 color limitations.
They also do not
support multiple frames
or animation. PNG’s are
widely supported but
GIF is still the most
popular.
5. SVG: SCALABLE VECTOR
GRAPHIC
SVG graphics are vector
graphics that enable two-
dimensional images to
be displayed on
websites. These images
are created with text-
based commands. These
images are also scalable
with the size and
resolution of the window
in which it is displayed.
6. PSD: PHOTOSHOP DOCUMENT
PSD is an application specific format. At first
not many programs but now there are many
programs even ones that are not adobe that
support PSD. Most programs support PSD
files as read only.
7. TIFF: TAGGED IMAGE FILE
FORMAT
TIFF is a raster only format that is used for photos
in the prepress world. IT is also the most reliable
widespread format for raster data. It can be used in
any resolution or color scheme and rarely causes
any problems.
8. RAW IMAGES
Raw images are also called Camera Raw. This isn’t
necessarily a graphic format & Photoshop as well
as other editing programs are trying to overcome
problems created by RAW images.
9. JPEG: JOINT PHOTOGRAPHIC
EXPERTS GROUP
JPEG is a compressed image file format. There
is no limitation of color like GIF images. JPEG is
best for compressing photographic images.
Large colorful images are normally JPEG
images. If a JPEG image is compressed too
much the image becomes blocky and some of
the detail is lost.
