There are many file types used in graphic design. These file
types include image file formats such as JPG, GIF and TIFF. GIF
files are a format commonly used for graphics presented on
websites. GIFs can contain a maximum of 256 colors, and are
therefore best for images that contain simple shapes, a limited
color palette, text and other elements as opposed to photos. JPG
files, also known as JPEG files, are a common file format for
digital photos and other digital graphics. When JPG files are
saved, they use "lossy" compression, meaning image quality is
lost as file size decreases. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic
Experts Group, the committee that created the file type.