What format do you prefer for web graphics?

wachtn · 07-02-2009, 06:01 PM

What image format do you prefer to use when creating graphics for the web and why?

PixelPusher · 07-02-2009, 06:25 PM

GIF
Use for moderate gradient-type graphics, transparent images, and and any flat color image that cannot be created through css.

File size is small.

PNG
Use for more intense gradients and images with layer effects (Ps). Great for icons if a GIF doesn't provide optimal quality. Can be used for photos.

File size is usually quite large.

JPG
Use for all types of photos, and for more intense graphics where PNG sile size is too large.

File size is comparable.

07-02-2009, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
wachtn Silver Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 108	What format do you prefer for web graphics? What image format do you prefer to use when creating graphics for the web and why?

07-02-2009, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
PixelPusher Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 471	GIF Use for moderate gradient-type graphics, transparent images, and and any flat color image that cannot be created through css. File size is small. PNG Use for more intense gradients and images with layer effects (Ps). Great for icons if a GIF doesn't provide optimal quality. Can be used for photos. File size is usually quite large. JPG Use for all types of photos, and for more intense graphics where PNG sile size is too large. File size is comparable. __________________ John Darling Graphic / Web Designer SmarterTools Inc. (877) 357-6278 www.smartertools.com

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