Graphic Design Flashcards: File Formats and Color Modes

Questions and Answers

JPG

GIF

To know its impact on the final output.

How the information is structured, organized, and reproduced. Signup and view all the answers

limited color palette and compression Signup and view all the answers

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) Signup and view all the answers

distributing compact, platform-independent documents Signup and view all the answers

high resolution printing of illustrations Signup and view all the answers

lossless compression to maintain image integrity and clarity Signup and view all the answers

SVG files use mathematical descriptions to define shapes and paths Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

For small photo images, use JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files, ideal for websites or emails due to their compressed size.

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is commonly used for animated images on the web.

Understanding resolution is crucial in graphic design as it directly affects the output quality of images.

File formats determine the output quality, color mode, and resolution in print production.

GIFs are not typically used in print production for static images because they are low-resolution and lack sufficient color depth.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) was created as an improved, non-patented replacement for GIF.

PDF (Portable Document Format) is used to preserve document formatting and layout, ensuring consistent display across different devices and platforms.

EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is considered the best choice of graphics format for high-end printing, such as commercial printing, and posters.

The main advantage of TIFF files is their ability to handle raster or bitmapped images without compression, preserving image quality.

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files differ from raster image formats like JPEG or PNG in that they are vector-based, making them scalable without losing quality.