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WEEK5 6 Lesson 2 Online File Formats For Images and Text

File formats are essential in digital communication and technology, each serving specific purposes and optimized for various use cases. Understanding their characteristics, strengths, and limitations is crucial for professionals across different fields. Common formats include JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency, GIF for animations, PDF for documents, SVG for scalable graphics, and HEIC/HEIF for high-quality images from Apple devices.

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WEEK5 6 Lesson 2 Online File Formats For Images and Text

File formats are essential in digital communication and technology, each serving specific purposes and optimized for various use cases. Understanding their characteristics, strengths, and limitations is crucial for professionals across different fields. Common formats include JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency, GIF for animations, PDF for documents, SVG for scalable graphics, and HEIC/HEIF for high-quality images from Apple devices.

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File formats play a crucial role in digital communication,

design, and technology. Each file format serves a specific


purpose and is optimized for particular use cases.

Understanding the differences between file formats, their


strengths, and their limitations is essential for
professionals in various fields, from graphic design and
software development to everyday computer use.
File formats Choosing the right format
affect: ensures:
• Image • Better compatibility
quality • Faster loading times
• File size • Proper use for specific
• Usability tasks
• JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group
Ideal for detailed images where small file size is
essential.
• PNG - Portable Network Graphics
Best for graphics or images needing transparency.
• GIF - Graphics Interchange Format
Used for simple animations or limited-color visuals.
• PDF - Portable Document Format
Perfect for sharing and printing documents.
• SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics
Ideal for scalable, lightweight graphics like icons
and logos.

• HEIC/HEIF – High Efficiency Image


Coding/Format It is a type of file format commonly
found when taking photos/videos from an apple
device.
Format Characteris Common Uses
tics
JPEG Lossy, small size Photos, web
images
PNG Lossless, Logos, web
transparency graphics
GIF 256 colors, Memes, web
animations animations
PDF Preserves Documents,
formatting, presentations.
versatile
SVG Lightweight, Web icons,
scalable logos
HEIC/HEIF Efficient, high- Modern apple
quality device photos
• JPEG
• PNG
• GIF
• PDF
• SVG
• HEIC/HEIF
1. Select File, then Export As
2. Name and locate the image
3. Select File Type to choose the desired format
4. Select Export
5. If prompted, confirm overwriting an existing file
You can convert images to many different formats, including
JPEG, PNG, HEIC, etc.

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