| Format | Suffix | Color depth | Transparency | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIF | .gif | 8-bit (256 colors) | Yes | Images with flat colors and hard edges |
| JPEG | .jpg or .jpeg | 24-bit (millions of colors) | No | Images with color gradations and soft edges, such as photographs |
| PNG | .png | 8-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit | Yes | All images |