Saving Gif Format In Photoshop For A Logo

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by TinaAmany, Jan 23, 2013.

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    Hi,

    plz tell me why gif formats are crispy? I cant save my logo in gif with smooth around,

    Thanks,
    tina
     
    TinaAmany, Jan 23, 2013 IP
  2. trak

    trak Active Member

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    instead of gif, try png or jpeg. usually png-8 will give you the best combination between picture quality and the file size.
     
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  3. TinaAmany

    TinaAmany Greenhorn

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    I do it right now, but I thought I should learn, how others can have a good gif, but I cant? Thanks a lot,
     
    TinaAmany, Jan 24, 2013 IP
  4. walkingbird

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    The reason that the gif images edge is jagged isn't because its limited to 256 (though that doesn't help any). It because the gif image format only allows 1-bit transparency. Pixels are either solid or completely transparent, but never partially see-through.

    If the gif image is going to be on top of a solid background set that background color as the background color of the image then make it the transparent color. It's not a perfect solution but it will be far better the then the jagged edge.
     
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    Try to avoid gif format. if you need transparent image just go with PNG. gif is not smooth because of less in size. it should be used only to reduce size.
     
    karthimx, Jan 24, 2013 IP