Graphic Design Resources

Here is a concise list of Web design resources. Be sure to check out the other topics on the left-hand side of the page.

File Format in the Web and Graphic Basics

By Ranold Anton -- You currently can use only three image file formats in the Web Site Design: GIF, JPG, and PNG. These formats all compress images to create smaller files. Knowing which file format to use for which type of images is important. If you choose the wrong file type, your image will not compress or appear as you expect. Color depth (described in the “Color Basics” section of this chapter) is a factor in image file format...... more »