Working with Text and Graphics

GIF image

• This image is about fish swimming
• I found this image interesting because of the animation loop
• This image is in GIF format

Characteristics of GIF graphic format

1. Best used for line art and logos
2. Maximum of 256 colors
3. Can be animated
4. One colour can be configured to be transparent

JPG image

• This image is about a cat
• I found this image interesting because of the colour scheme
• This image is in JPG format

Characteristics of JPG graphic format

1. Best used for photographs
2. Up to 16.7 million colors
3. Cannot be animated
4. Cannot be made transparent

PNG image

• This image is about an artist's signature
• I found this image interesting because of I'm a fan of this artist
• This image is in PNG format

Characteristics of PNG graphic format

1. Support millions of colors
2. Support multiple levels of transparency
3. Combines the best of GIF & JPEG
4. APNG (a newer format) supports animation as well