Maximum quality, low compression 130k JPGfile	Low quality, maximum compression 65k JPG file	Browser safe palette 65k GIF file	195k PNG file (not supported by all browsers)

There are definite differences in image quality based on file type. Note the flattened and grainy look of the GIF file. 216 browser safe GIF colors do not do the image justice.

JPG and PNG formats are probably going to be the best choices for your photographic images.

Sock monkey by Clayton R., student at Vantage Point Campus