Formats

There are various image file formats, each designed to meet specific needs for editing, storage, or use on different platforms. Below is an overview of the most notable ones:

1. IFF (Interchange File Format)

Introduced by Electronic Arts, this format was developed to facilitate data transfer between different software programs. Its flexibility makes it useful for multimedia applications.

2. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)

A format with tags that allows storing high-quality images. It is widely used in professional photography and editing due to its ability to preserve all image details.

3. TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter)

This format is designed for raster or bitmap images, often used in professional graphics and video games.

4. SGI (Silicon Graphics Image)

Originally developed by Silicon Graphics, this format was created for high-performance environments. An extension for Linux on 64-bit systems was also planned.

5. PSD (Photoshop Document)

The native format of Adobe Photoshop, it allows images to be saved with all their editable layers, making it ideal for graphic design and professional photo editing.

6. PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

A highly popular format offering better compression than GIF. It supports still images with excellent resolution and transparency, making it ideal for web use and high-quality graphics.

7. PCT (Macintosh Picture Format)

Developed for Macintosh computers, this format is less common but useful in specific Apple environments.

8. CMP

A graphic format by LEAD, primarily used for scanned graphics and documents. It can also refer to a document address.

9. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

One of the most popular standards for image compression. Designed to reduce file size without significant quality loss, it is ideal for photographs.

10. JPG

A variant of JPEG with a different file extension, commonly used by digital cameras and certain software applications.

11. BMP (Bitmap Picture)

The native format of Microsoft Paint in Windows. It supports a wide range of color depths, from 1-bit monochrome to 24-bit (16.7 million colors), suitable for various applications.

12. WEBP

Developed by Google, this format offers efficient compression with superior quality. It is perfect for web images, reducing file sizes without compromising resolution, enhancing navigation speed.