Web Graphics Production Workflow Essentials

PNG files keep the original image quality without sacrificing detail.They are ideal for images with text, line art, and graphics with sharp edges. If you want to have crisp quality, use PNG. Good for logos, illustrations, and graphics with text overlays.PNGfiles support transparency.PNG files tend to have larger file sizes compared to JPG and GIF which may impact website loading times.

JPG files sacrifice some image quality in order to reduce file size.They are good for photographs and images with complex color gradients JPG files do not support transparency. These files have smaller file sizes than PNG. Recommended to use with photographs, web graphics, and images where a balance between quality and file size is desired.

GIF files are limited to a maximum of 256 colors, making them good for images with flat colors and simple animations.These file types are used for simple graphics, logos, icons, and animated images (GIFs).These files support transparency and animation.GIFs have larger file sizes compared to JPG. These are good to use for simple graphics, icons, logos, and animated images where transparency or animation is required.