Instructions

1. Realize that file format means how the graphic is saved on your PC. Different programs save graphic files unusual ways. The file extension demonstrates the format of the saved graphic. BMP stands for Bitmap, GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, as well as TIFF stands for Tagged Image File Format, JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group as well as PING stands for Portable Network Graphic.

2. Make use of BMP if you want Windows well-matched image files. These files are big, as they are not compacted. So these are not the most excellent selection, if you want to email the images.

3. Select GIF for logos, clip art as well as line art. The files are compacted but the quality is still superior. Be aware that there have been problem concerning copyright laws as CompuServe owns the design along with patent. You can be violating a copyright law if your file is saved in GIF as well as used for business purposes. There is an continuing argument on this topic about the patent as well as its expiration date.

4. Select TIFF for professional photos that you want retained in their unique format. You have a better range of colors, but they may not show on the Internet because not all web browsers support TIFF.

5. Save as a JPEG if you want to keep photos on your hard drive or email them. The compacted files don't take up much space on your PC and are simple to mail through the Internet. Make use of one more format if you want top quality photograph as they mislay a bit of quality every time they are saved.

6. Make use of PING if you are anxious about violating any copyright laws about artwork. PING was produced by a team of developers who required a file format that would not abuse any patent laws. You can save your images in PING format as well as make use of them for business purposes.