Graphics Research

JPEG Image Format:
A JPEG is a compressed image found in camera's and phones. It removes colours we can't normally see and also removes pixels. When it's saved, it uses lossy compression which is when an image loses a bit of it's quality as the file size decreases. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group and is used for advertising on the internet due to it's lossy compression.

Where I got my information from - http://whatis.techtarget.com/fileformat/JPG-JPEG-bitmap


PNG Image Format:
A PNG is a raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression. This format was created as a non-patented and improved replacement for Graphics Interchange Format (Also known as GIF), and is commonly used lossless image compression format on the internet. This format has a bigger file size therefor the image will be better quality when saved and it will not be compressed.

Where I got my information from - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_Network_Graphics


TIFF/TFF Image Format:
A TIFF/TFF is a format file for computers that store raster graphics images. This format is unpopular among published industry to both amateur and professional photographers in general. TIFF stands for Tagged Image Format File. TIFF files are mostly used in faxing, desktop publishing, 3-D applications, and medical imaging applications.

Where I got my information from - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagged_Image_File_Format


BMP Image Format:
A BMP file format is a raster graphics image file format used to store bitmap digital images. BMP stands for Bitmap File. BMP file format can store 2D images of arbitrary height, width and resolution, both colour, in various colour depths, and monochrome in. It can also be used optionally with data compression, alpha channels and colour profiles. The Windows Metafile (Also known as WMF) specification covers the BMP file format and among other formats, BMP defines constants and structures.

Where I got my information from - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMP_file_format


WMF Image Format:
A WMF, also known as Windows Metafile, is an image file format designed for Microsoft Windows. WMF image files are intended to be portable between applications and may have both vector graphics and bitmap components. WMF acts in a similar manner to SVG files. WMF files store a list of function calls that have to be issued to the Windows Graphics Device interface (Known as GDI) to display an image on a computer screen. WMF is a 16-bit format in Windows 3.0.

Where I got my information from - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Metafile


Photoshop:
Photoshop is an editing program for graphics that is used to create and manipulate images. Photoshop is useful for a huge range of imaging tasks, also used in fields as diverse as architecture, animation , astronomy, web designs, forensics and medicine. Photoshop's edit tools allow architects to improve and enhance images that they create, adding textures and shadows to make models more realistic or "perfect". Photoshop can also be used to edit backgrounds and create animations from still images.

Where I got the information - http://www.ask.com/technology/photoshop-used-934e98c9c59e106a


Illustrator:
Illustrator is used by graphics and digital designers to create vector images. These images are used for promotional events, logos or a persons own work. Illustrator can also create web graphics.

Where I got my information from - Self