JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) :
- It is a lossy compression method.
- JPEG-compressed images are usually stored in the JFIF (JPEG File Interchange Format) file format.
- Every digital camera can save images in the JPEG/JFIF format, which supports eight-bit grayscale images and 24-bit color images.
Benefits:
- Small image size.
- Viewable from the internet.
- Uses 16.7 millions of colors.
- Perfect for most images.
Downfalls:
- High compression loses quality.
- Every time JPEG is saved, it loses more of the picture.
BMP (Bitmap) :
- Works well with most Windows programs and OS, we can use it as a Windows wallpapers.
- These files are large and uncompressed, but the images are rich in color, high quality.
- But the image size is large so it is not web friendly.
Benefits:
- High image quality.
- Easy to edit and change.
- No image loss through process.
Downfalls:
- Not usually displayable on internet.
- Large file size.
Summary:
- BMP format files are uncompressed bitmapped images, while those with a JPG format are compressed digital images.
- BMP formatted images have a higher resolution than JPG images.
- BMP images are larger in size when compared to JPG images.
Examples:
My notes images:
