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Luigi said:Is it better to use PNG instead of JPG/JPEG and why?
Leif K-Brooks said:It depends what kind of image you have. If it's a diagram or cartoon --
that is, something with areas of entirely solid color -- then PNG is
the best format. If it's a photo or something else with lots of smooth
color changes, JPEG is better.
GIF is good for the same kind of image as PNG, but PNG should always be
used instead because PNGs are smaller and unpatented.
jake said:The gif patent expired earlier this year.
Luigi Donatello Asero said:Is it better to use PNG instead of JPG/JPEG and why?
JPG. PNG is a dead format.
jake said:The gif patent expired earlier this year.
The said:JPG. PNG is a dead format.
Sam Hughes said:Why?
Leif K-Brooks said:I really, really hope you're joking.
Leif K-Brooks said:IBM still has a patent on LZW, even though they're unlikely to use it.
But GIF's an inferior format for other reasons, so it's a moot point.
The said:Does PNG have animation capabilities?
Yes - or, heehee, "NO"?
The said:PNG is dead. PNG support exists in major browsers and graphics applications
as a token. It's a "why not?" graphics format that could be forgotten, and
no one would care.
The Doormouse said:JPG. PNG is a dead format.
JPG. PNG is a dead format.
Yes, unfortunately.
Does PNG have animation capabilities?
Yes - or, heehee, "NO"?
Leif K-Brooks said:Therefor, unless you need animation (you shouldn't), there's no real
reason to use GIF over PNG
rf said:Jpg is a lossy format. What you put in is not what you get back.
Png and gif are not lossy This makes both formats ideal for things
like line drawings etc. Ever made a line drawn cartoon into a jpg?
And if I want more than 256 colours in my cartoon (possible)? Png is
the only way.
Jeffrey Silverman said:Yes, you barking retard.
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