Basics of Graphics

Good web sites require a seamless integration of text and graphics. Here's the least you need to know about web graphics.


* Introduction
* Format: Save "simple" images as GIFs and "photographic" images as JPGs.
* Size: Images should be saved at a resolution of 72 dpi and should be no wider than 600 pixels.
* Color: The more bits you use per pixel, the finer the color detail and larger the file size you'll get.
* Jaggies: Fix the jagged appearance by anti-aliasing curved shapes and text.
Background: Stop the "halo effect" by designing your graphic over your site's background color.