PNG | Best for non-photos. Produces exact copies in full color with the smallest files. This is a new, free web standard. |
JPG |
Best for photographs, or images with fine gradations of color.
Produces small, "lossy", but near perfect, copies in full color.
Set JPG file compression (accuracy vs file size) by clicking
the Output tab in the Options dialog.![]() Poor choice for text. |
GIF |
Most common - produces small files that are exact copies, except limited to 256 colors.![]() Poor choice for photos. |
BMP |
Best if the image isn't being sent anywhere.
Large, uncompressed, exact full color copies, readable only by Windows programs.![]() Poor choice for use on internet. |