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Online photos and images are best posted as JPG files, as they are small and do not deteriorate with use. You can also use them to email preview images to clients or to print high-resolution artwork.

For web graphics, especially logos, illustrations, and graphs, PNG images are ideal. Besides shrinking to a small file size, they also support limited colors and elements. PNG files can be transparent, so you can effortlessly place illustrations and designs on top of backgrounds. It is also recommended to use PNGs if images will be edited and saved more than once.

Especially for graphic design, posters, and flyers, PDF images are ideal for printing. It’s also a good idea to create PDF images if you plan to use them for downloading images online. POS printing are contained in one PDF packet, so viewers can print and save the designs and booklets easily.

Printing TIFF images is ideal for photography, magazines, booklets, and other multi-page designs. In certain circumstances, they can be useful as they retain high-quality image information.