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The document discusses several common image file formats including TIFF, BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and RAW. TIFF and BMP files store images without any loss of quality but result in large file sizes. JPEG is a popular format that uses lossy compression, which can reduce file size but results in some loss of image quality. GIF is commonly used for web graphics and animations while allowing for transparency, and PNG was designed to improve on and replace GIF. RAW files hold a significant amount of image data directly from the camera but require additional processing.

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DIP Assignment

The document discusses several common image file formats including TIFF, BMP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and RAW. TIFF and BMP files store images without any loss of quality but result in large file sizes. JPEG is a popular format that uses lossy compression, which can reduce file size but results in some loss of image quality. GIF is commonly used for web graphics and animations while allowing for transparency, and PNG was designed to improve on and replace GIF. RAW files hold a significant amount of image data directly from the camera but require additional processing.

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SOME IMAGE FILE FORMATS

TIFF (.tif, .tiff)


TIFF or Tagged Image File Format are lossless images files—they do not need to
compress or lose any image quality or information (although there are options
for compression), allowing for very high-quality images but also larger file sizes.
Compression: Lossless - no compression. Very high-quality images.

Best For: High quality prints, professional publications, archival copies

Special Attributes: Can save transparencies.

Bitmap (.bmp)
BMP or Bitmap Image File is a format developed by Microsoft for Windows. There is
no compression or information loss with BMP files which allow images to have very
high quality, but also very large file sizes. Due to BMP being a proprietary format, it is
generally recommended to use TIFF files.
Compression: None.

Best For: High quality scans, archival copies.

JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)


JPEG, which stands for Joint Photographic Experts Groups, is a “lossy” format
meaning that the image is compressed to make a smaller file. The compression does
create a loss in quality but this loss is generally not noticeable. JPEG files are very
common on the Internet and JPEG is a popular format for digital cameras, making it
ideal for web use and non-professional prints.
Compression: Lossy - some file information is compressed or lost
Best For: Web Images, Non-Professional Printing, E-Mail, Powerpoint
Special Attributes: Can choose amount of compression when saving in image
editing programs like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.

GIF (.gif)
GIF or Graphics Interchange Format files (pronounced ‘jiff’) are widely used for web
graphics because they are limited to only 256 colours, allow for transparency, and
can be animated. GIF files are typically small is size and are very portable.
Compression: Lossless - compression without loss of quality

Best For: Web Images

Special Attributes: Can be Animated, Can Save Transparency
PNG (.png)
PNG or Portable Network Graphics files are a lossless image format originally
designed to improve upon and replace the gif format. PNG files are able to handle up
to 16 million colors, unlike the 256 colors supported by GIF.
Compression: Lossless - compression without loss of quality.

Best For: Web Images.

Special Attributes: Save Transparency.

PNG (.png)
PNG or Portable Network Graphics files is a lossless image format originally
designed to improve upon and replace the gif format. PNG files are able to handle up
to 16 million colours, unlike the 256 colours supported by GIF.
Compression: Lossless - compression without loss of quality.

Best For: Web Images.

Special Attributes: Save Transparency.

RAW Image Files (.raw, .cr2, .nef, .orf, .sr2, and more)
RAW images—unprocessed; created by a camera or scanner. Many digital SLR
cameras can shoot in RAW, whether it be a .raw, .cr2, or .nef. These RAW images
are the equivalent of a digital negative—they hold a lot of image information, but still
need to be processed in an editor such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.
Compression: None.

Best For: Photography.

Special Attributes: Saves metadata, unprocessed, lots of information.

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