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Difference Image File Extension Type
GIF
A GIF is another raster image type. A GIF is formed
from up to 256 colors in the RBG colorspace. The fewer
colors and shades contained in an image, the smaller
the file size. Therefore a GIF is ideal for images that use
just a few solid colours and don’t have gradients or
natural shades. You wouldn’t want to use a GIF for a
photograph
Best use = simple web graphics such
as web buttons, charts and icons
Animated Graphic or images
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