The document discusses different file formats for storing bitmap graphic data: 1. Bitmap (BMP) files store uncompressed pixel data and can have large file sizes. Compression uses RLE which encodes runs of identical pixels to reduce file size. 2. GIF files use LZW compression and support animation and transparency but are limited to 256 colors. They are good for images with flat color areas and animation. 3. JPEG files use lossy DCT compression optimized for photographic images, allowing for greater compression ratios than lossless formats. It does not support transparency or interlacing. 4. PNG files provide all GIF capabilities without color limitations, support 24-bit color and partial transparency, and use