Files Format/ Storage
Lossy |
A type of file compression in which data is permanently removed and the quality is compromised.
Lossless |
A type of file compression in which data is not permanently removed but the size of the digital file is still reduced.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group)
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A small eight-bit lossy compression file type in which a picture is stored.
TIFF (Tag Image File Format)
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A large 16-bit large lossless file type in which a picture can be stored.
Raw
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A lossless file format where no adjustments have been made to the image.
Compression
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A process to reduce the overall size of the file by reducing the size of the data (lossless) or by compromising on the quality of the picture and removing data (lossy).
A process to reduce the overall size of the file by reducing the size of the data (lossless) or by compromising on the quality of the picture and removing data (lossy).
A type of file compression in which data is permanently removed and the quality is compromised.
A type of file compression in which data is not permanently removed but the size of the digital file is still reduced.