GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such

Azuremen · 12-09-2006, 07:37 PM

Okay, in spending about 10 minutes looking around, I have already seen enough GIF format files to make me sick. More so because they don't need to be GIF.

To clarify, you should only use a GIF when you are doing an animation, or saving something that only has a few colors, not a range. For example, gif would work on an NES screen shot. GIF will suck on anything that has a gradient like effect in it.

Examples of what to use a GIF on.

JPG is the standard, use it for anything that does not have transparencies in it. A good thing to use JPG on is the typical basic sig... such as my current one,

Examples

PNG is a newer format, and allows for transparencies, but at much higher quality than GIF. Firefox supports it, and I would imagine IE7 supports PNG format as well.

Examples

Quick run down

GIF
Pros: Small file size for stills, animation, transparency
Cons: Pixelation, limited range of colors, lower quality for pictures

JPG
Pros: Widely used, good compression, range of quality
Cons: No animation, no transparency

PNG
Pros: High quality, good compression, transparency
Cons: Not as widely used, some support issues, no animation

KyoichiKanami · 12-10-2006, 02:18 AM

A good breakdown of the different picture qualities. Very nice post, and should be stickied for those unfamiliar.

12-10-2006, 02:32 AM

Gif is also used to keep transparency in some image files (:

OG · 12-10-2006, 03:25 AM

con to png files is that they are bigger in file size as well >.>....

informative post ^^

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Azuremen · 12-10-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooch

Gif is also used to keep transparency in some image files (:

Yes, but PNG can do it with better quality. GIF files should be used only for animations at this point is how I feel. Especially if you have a detailed sig of sorts.

And thanks for the sticky.

YondaimeUzumaki · 02-01-2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oakgyrl510

con to png files is that they are bigger in file size as well >.>....

informative post ^^

-stickers-

PNG keeps quality to the pixel unlike JPG and is only slightly larger than JPG, I use PNG on everything except animated sigs. I use PNG when spriting as well it's something that is a must for small pictures so they don't look all pixelated.

blazin yukasho · 04-15-2007, 09:49 AM

cool post, some quality info for gfx newbies

Dante50 · 08-12-2007, 03:13 PM

nice info thx u

HinataFanX · 08-22-2007, 03:33 AM

I have been trying to make an animated slideshow style avatar such as this:

Of course mine has completely different slides, but that is the style. Unfortunately, the way these pictures save, naturally they become PNG formatted, and like was said, converting them to GIF ruins some gradients and makes it look terrible. Any suggestions on what I could do? The reason I need to turn them into GIFs in the first place is so they can be put into the animation maker.

ThePRODIGY · 03-19-2008, 12:37 AM

how can I get i get the flash/animated link in may sig to be abimated in my sig?

OG · 03-19-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePRODIGY

how can I get i get the flash/animated link in may sig to be abimated in my sig?

on this site you cant...i would say your best bet is to make it a GIF file...

ThePRODIGY · 03-19-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oakgyrl510

on this site you cant...i would say your best bet is to make it a GIF file...

do u have any links in where i CAN CREATE 1 ? pm me if possible

hinatafan11 · 10-05-2008, 10:31 PM

well i agree

hinatafan11 · 10-10-2008, 05:28 PM

I have been trying to make an animated slideshow style avatar such as this:

Of course mine has completely different slides, but that is the style. Unfortunately, the way these pictures save, naturally they become PNG formatted, and like was said, converting them to GIF ruins some gradients and makes it look terrible. Any suggestions on what I could do? The reason I need to turn them into GIFs in the first place is so they can be put into the animation maker.
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Tom · 01-24-2009, 07:39 PM

my personal preference is png

12-09-2006, 07:37 PM	#1
Azuremen Academy Student Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 27 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such Okay, in spending about 10 minutes looking around, I have already seen enough GIF format files to make me sick. More so because they don't need to be GIF. To clarify, you should only use a GIF when you are doing an animation, or saving something that only has a few colors, not a range. For example, gif would work on an NES screen shot. GIF will suck on anything that has a gradient like effect in it. Examples of what to use a GIF on. JPG is the standard, use it for anything that does not have transparencies in it. A good thing to use JPG on is the typical basic sig... such as my current one, Examples PNG is a newer format, and allows for transparencies, but at much higher quality than GIF. Firefox supports it, and I would imagine IE7 supports PNG format as well. Examples Quick run down GIF Pros: Small file size for stills, animation, transparency Cons: Pixelation, limited range of colors, lower quality for pictures JPG Pros: Widely used, good compression, range of quality Cons: No animation, no transparency PNG Pros: High quality, good compression, transparency Cons: Not as widely used, some support issues, no animation __________________ Kill me if you can

12-10-2006, 02:18 AM	#2
KyoichiKanami R.I.P Richard Pryor 12/1/1940 - 12/10/2005 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nunya Age: 22 Posts: 936 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such A good breakdown of the different picture qualities. Very nice post, and should be stickied for those unfamiliar. __________________ The Dai-Gurren Dan! Kicking reason to the curb and piercing through heaven!

12-10-2006, 02:32 AM	#3
Mooch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such Gif is also used to keep transparency in some image files (:

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HinataFanX Chuunin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: My Own Little World Age: 20 Posts: 434 Thanks: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 49 Posts	Re: GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such I have been trying to make an animated slideshow style avatar such as this: Of course mine has completely different slides, but that is the style. Unfortunately, the way these pictures save, naturally they become PNG formatted, and like was said, converting them to GIF ruins some gradients and makes it look terrible. Any suggestions on what I could do? The reason I need to turn them into GIFs in the first place is so they can be put into the animation maker. __________________ I make my own AMVs! Check them out! http://youtube.com/profile?user=NarutoFanEXE FCs I'm In: Last edited by HinataFanX; 08-22-2007 at 03:34 AM.

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hinatafan11 Academy Student Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Age: 17 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such well i agree

10-10-2008, 05:28 PM	#14
hinatafan11 Academy Student Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Age: 17 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GIF, JPG, and PNG - Uses and such I have been trying to make an animated slideshow style avatar such as this: Of course mine has completely different slides, but that is the style. Unfortunately, the way these pictures save, naturally they become PNG formatted, and like was said, converting them to GIF ruins some gradients and makes it look terrible. Any suggestions on what I could do? The reason I need to turn them into GIFs in the first place is so they can be put into the animation maker. __________________ I make my own AMVs! Check them out! http://youtube.com/profile?user=NarutoFanEXE FCs I'm In: Last edited by HinataFanX; 08-22-2007 at 02:

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