Lossy Vs Lossless

Refers to the compression when some of the data from the original file is lost

• lossless

• 300 dpi

• lossy

• cmyk

Which is a pro of your file being lossy

• quality is loss

• reduce download time

• lower quality

• can't get original back

Which is a pro of your file being lossy

• quality loss

• cant' get original back

• reduced file size

• lower quality

Which is a pro of your file being lossy

• can't get original back

• easy uploading

• lower quality

• quality loss

Which is a con of your file being lossy

• reduced file size

• reduced download size

• quality loss

• easy uploading

Which is a con of your file being lossy

• easy uploading

• reduced file size

• reduced downloading

• can't get original back

Name one common file format that is LOSSY

• .PSD

• .TIFF

• .JPG

• .BMP

Refers to compression when the image is reduced without any quality loss

• Lossy

• RGB

• 72 PPI

• Lossless

Which is a pro of Lossless

• larger files vs. lossy files

• low low low quality

• its become pixelated

• No loss of quality when compressed

Which is a con of Lossless

• no loss of quality

• Large files even after compressed vs. Lossy files after compressed

• keeps all quality

• Perfect for photos