Re: Image Question

Gifs are limited to 256 colors but are lossless and can be animated.

JPGs can have 24-bit color but are lossy and can't be animated.

If you can live with <=256 colors, then GIFs are normally better as they are
cleaner due to the lossless compression. But if you need more colors, then
you have to go with JPG. Each has it's own place.

Gary

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mr. J Michael Cates" <jmcates(at)worldnet.att.net>
To: "HWG-Basics" <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 4:49 PM
Subject: Image Question


> I know many sites prefer the use of GIFs while others prefer JPGs. For
what
> instance should each format be used? Is one more able to load quickly?
What
> is the best to use for clear images, easy loading?
>
> The site I am developing will have ad style images and a header that will
> have mostly Text style graphics.
>
> TIA
>
> Mr. Cates
> jmcates(at)worldnet.att.net
> Internet Community Consultant
>
> City Conference Crew - Talk City Inc
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