CVMG - File Types Flashcards
1
Q
JPG
Lossy or lossless?
A
Lossy
2
Q
PNG
Lossy or lossless?
A
Lossless
3
Q
BMP
Lossy or lossless?
A
Lossless
4
Q
Lossy or lossless?
A
Can do both, but typically lossless
5
Q
JPG
Advantages?
A
- Can be highly compressed
- Works with photos as is a raster filetype
- Small file size
6
Q
PNG
Advantages?
A
- Supports transparency
- 48-bit colour, more accurate than JPG/BMP
- Low data file so quick downloads
7
Q
BMP
Advantages?
A
- Uses no file compression so high-resolution image
- Raster so allows for photographic images
- Lossless
8
Q
Advantages?
A
- Highly compressed files
- Document will appear the same on any device
- Can be opened on most devices
9
Q
AI
Advantages?
A
- Hard edges from vector file
- Enlarged or decreased without loosing any quality
- Small file size
10
Q
EPS
Advantages?
A
- Vector file type so can be resized
- Small print sizes keep clarity
- Hard edges due to non lossy
11
Q
JPG
Disadvantages?
A
- Not suitable for rasterised vector art due to lack of quality
- Lower image quality due to high compression
- No support of transparency
12
Q
BMP
Disadvantages?
A
- Extremely large file size due to lack of compression
- Less common than JPG/PNG
13
Q
PNG
Disadvantages?
A
- Commonly uses RGB so can be less suitable for printing in CYMK
14
Q
Disadvantages?
A
- Requires specific software to view
- Difficult to edit
15
Q
AI/EPS
Disadvantages?
A
- Not suitable for photographic images due to vector file
- Sometimes requires specific programs to view in vector form, unsuitable for clients
