Understanding the differences between bitmap, JPEG, and GIF files is crucial for successful digital design. Bitmap files are resolution dependent and difficult to enlarge without losing quality. JPEG files are compressed and suitable for digital photography, while GIF files are compressed and suitable for line art, black and white graphics, or simple text-based images. JPEG […]
Transparent GIFs remove the background of an image to display only important elements on websites. They can be created from standard or original designs, and turned into animations. Clear GIFs can also be used as placeholders or invisible devices to monitor website traffic. They can be created using proprietary or freeware image editing software, with […]
80% of online video is in Flash format, used by popular sites like YouTube and MySpace. FLV can be converted to GIF, but the quality is limited to 256 colors. Choose a compatible converter and select the desired output format. No audio settings are available for GIF. A large portion of the video available on […]
Animated GIFs are digital images that appear to move or change. They use the GIF file format and have multiple frames displayed in order to create movement. They are often used for banner ads and can be created using various programs. The compression algorithm used for GIF images was patented but has since expired. Alternatives […]
