A definitive list of image formats

Here a list of image extensions that users are able to upload to Claromentis’ Publish application.

• JPEG (jpg, jpeg)
• PNG (png)
• gif (gif)

• Photographs
• Screenshots
• Movie stills

• Anywhere where fine lines or sharp color contrast is needed
• Comic strips

• Text, line art, comic-style drawings, general web graphics
• Screenshots
• When accurate reproduction (lossless) is required (24 bit PNG)
• As a general replacement for anything that is a non-animated GIF

• Disappointing browser support for 32 bit PNGs from Microsoft and others

• Where animations are required

• Large file sizes compared to PNG for the same quality
• Limited to 256 colors (8 bit)