JPEG vs. GIF
GIFs are better for cartoons, logos, line art, and precision illustrations. JPEGs are better for photographs and other photorealistic images.
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Notice that GIF version of the above image is crisp, while the JPEG version is blurry. [Size=5Kb] |
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The GIF version of the above image has been reduced to six colors. It's an interesting effect, but the JPEG version is more faithful to the original image. [Size=8Kb] |
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