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<p>In the next few assignments, we’ll take a look at the most common image formats for the web. And we will figure out where and how they can best be used for creating a layout.</p>
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<p>In the next few assignments, we’ll take a look at the most common image formats for the web. And we will figure out where and how they can best be used for creating a layout.</p>
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<p>The first format is <a>JPEG</a>. This format is well suited for photos and images, and it is poorly suited for diagrams, drawings, text, and graphics.</p>
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<p>The first format is <a>JPEG</a>. This format is well suited for photos and images, and it is poorly suited for diagrams, drawings, text, and graphics.</p>
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<p>When saving an image in JPEG format, you can set the quality level. This allows you to reduce the file size while still retaining fairly good image quality.</p>
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<p>When saving an image in JPEG format, you can set the quality level. This allows you to reduce the file size while still retaining fairly good image quality.</p>
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<p>However, if you set the quality level too low, artifacts will appear.</p>
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<p>However, if you set the quality level too low, artifacts will appear.</p>
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<p>JPEG does not support transparency, so a JPEG image is always a rectangle. You can simulate transparency by setting the background color of the image in the graphics editor to match the contents of the photo container.</p>
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<p>JPEG does not support transparency, so a JPEG image is always a rectangle. You can simulate transparency by setting the background color of the image in the graphics editor to match the contents of the photo container.</p>
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<p>Use JPEG for posting photos, since it provides the best file size/quality ratio.</p>
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<p>Use JPEG for posting photos, since it provides the best file size/quality ratio.</p>