The document compares different file formats for images including RAW, PSD, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and GIF. It provides information on the compression, resolution, dimensions, size, channels, bits, color, pros, and cons of each format. RAW files are uncompressed with the most color information but largest files. PSD files can have layers and a variety of bit depths. JPEG is best for photos and web use due to smaller file sizes but loses information with compression. TIFF supports layers and transparency with optional compression. PNG is like GIF but supports more colors and transparency. GIF is best for animations and simple images with few colors.

1. Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
PROS CONS
RAW
No 300ppi 2736 X 3648 12.8MB No 8bit RGB
Bigger file
It cannot be used immediately
It can only be opened with specific programs
Has the most color information
Generally has metadata stored within
Unprocessed

2. Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Layers Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Layers Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Layers Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Layers Bits Color
When a file is converted to CMYK from RGB color
information is lost
Layers allow for specialized edits Layers take up more space
Smaller file size 8 bit has less color available than 16 bit
PSD : Photoshop Document
No 300ppi 2736 x 3648 29.4 MB Yes 8 Bit RGB
PSD : Photoshop Document
No 300ppi 2736 x 3648 59.9 MB Yes 16 Bit RGB
PROS CONS
Uses most common color language Can only be used in Photoshop
16 bit more tonal variety than 8 bit 16-bit Bigger file size than 8 bit
Yes 16 Bit CMYK
PSD : Photoshop Document
No 300ppi 2736 x 3648 37.3 MB Yes 8 Bit CMYK
More accurate color language than RGB Larger file size than RGB
cannot use format to post on the internetCan be opened and resaved w/o degrading
16 bit has more color info 8 bit has less color info
PSD : Photoshop Document
No 300ppi
PROS CONS
Perfect format for printing and publishing
Can print more than four colors
2736 x 3648 80.4 MB

3. Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
JPEG : Joint Photographic Experts Group
Low 300ppi 2736 x 3648 336 KB No 8 Bit RGB
JPEG : Joint Photographic Experts Group
Medium 300ppi 2736 x 3648 496 KB No 8 Bit RGB
JPEG : Joint Photographic Experts Group
High 300ppi 2736 x 3648 904 KB No 8 bit RGB
PROS CONS
One of the most common web file formats Is not the best file format for line art/text/logos
Highly compatible across many platforms Cannot be edited and saved repeatedly
Uploads quicker Does not support transparency
Tends to have a low file weight Because it is a compressed file it loses information
Quality decreases as compression levels lowerPerfect for photos

4. Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Can have layers Larger file size than JPG
Won't degrade when edited repeatedly Size of images are incompatible with web use
TIFF : Tagged Image File Format
No 300ppi 2736 x 3648 30 MB No 8 Bit RGB
Smaller file size LZW does not work well with 16-bit files
Easier to share and transfer
Supports transparency
TIFF : Tagged Image File Format
LZW 300ppi 2736 x 3648 13.8 MB No 8 Bit RGB
Lossless compression Slower to work with
Won't lose information when compressed Requires more processing
TIFF
No 300ppi 2736 x 3648 59.9 MB No 16 Bit RGB
PROS CONS
PROS CONS
LZW
TIFF
Harder to email
Harder to store
Retains information Might not be compatible with programs
Can open and save without degradation
Supports vector and line art
RGB16 BitNo31.9 MB2736 x 3648300ppi
PROS CONS

5. Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
PNG : Portable Network Graphics
Yes 300ppi 2736 x 3648 4.7 MB No 8 Bit RGB
Most widely used lossless compression format
PNG : Portable Network Graphics
Yes 300ppi 2736 x 3648 12.9 MB No 24 Bit RGB
PROS CONS
PNG-8 can replace a GIF Not widely supported
Preserves color better than a GIF Very large file size
PNG-8 works with a selective palette
PNG-8 cannot handle as much transparency
Allows animation
Designed for transferring images on web
Wider range of transparency
PNG-8 only supports 256 colors
Cannot support CMYK
PNG-24 can replace JPEG
PNG-24 can support 16 million colors

6. Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
Compression Resolution Dimensions Size Channels Bits Color
GIF : Graphics Interchange Format
No 72ppi 2736 X 3648 1.1 MB No 5 Bit RGB - 32
Good for flat areas w/ uniform color Non-dithered is not suitable for color gradients
GIF : Graphics Interchange Format
No 72ppi 2736 X 3648 1.5 MB No 6 Bits RGB - 64
PROS CONS
Meant to be used on the internet Can only use up to 256 colors
Suitable for line art Can only work from a selctive color paletter
PROS CONS
Can be used for small animations Use of video will cause low-resolution
Non-dithered holds more color info All color information must be present in image
Uses lossless compression 32-bit palette has less colors than 64 or 128 Bits
GIF : Graphics Interchange Format
No 72ppi 2736 X 3648 3.1 MB No 7 Bits RGB - 128