Using Graphics - Examples

Type of Graphic	File Format	Example	Pros/Cons
Images that use solid colors and lines without much gradation or subtle shading. Common examples include logos, simple line drawings, text that has been saved as a graphic, cartoons, and clip art.	".gif" - Graphic Interchange Format	File Size = 5K	Small file size Limited to 256 (216 web safe) colors Background can be transparent Can be used for small photos
Images, such as photographs and fine drawings, that have color gradations, soft shadows, or subtle shading.	".jpeg" - Joint Photographic Experts Group	File Size = 11K (Click to load full-size image = 136K)	Larger file size Can display up to 16.7 million colors Background cannot be transparent