Graphics file format

Definition[edit | edit source]

Image file formats provide a standardized method of organizing and storing image data. This article deals with digital image formats used to store photographic and other image information. Image files are made up of either pixel or vector (geometric) data (Wikipedia, retrieved 18:55, 30 July 2007 (MEST))

See also: Codec, screen capture tutorial, SVG, clipart, texture in this Wiki.

Unless someone decides otherwise, we probably will not expand this technical topic in Edutech wiki. Wikipedia articles for example, are fine enough. Below a few links:

Some Wikipedia links[edit | edit source]

Format comparison articles

There are several comparisons / overviews (some of which might be merged btw):

• Graphics file format summary (Wikipedia)
• Comparison of graphics file formats (Wikipedia)
• Image file formats (Wikipedia)

Wikipedia overview articles (conceptual)

• Vector graphics
• Raster graphics
• Digital photography

Most important image file formats

• WebP (new format by google in 2010, related to webm video, jpg alternative)
• JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
• PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
• GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

Most important vector file formats

• PDF (Portable Document Format) and PostScript and Encapsulated PostScript
• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics). see also the local SVG article
• SWF (see Flash)