Why do my JPGs look better in FF than in IE?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by Brilliances, Oct 4, 2006.

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    I'm trying to make a logo for my site but they look a bit pixelated in IE. Can someone tell me why? I saved them in highest quality JPG setting. :confused:

    Here's a test sample:

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    How can I make it look smoother in IE?
     
    Brilliances, Oct 4, 2006 IP
  2. silverblade

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    It may have to do with either my eyes or the fact that I use firefox and ie7, but I see the same image with the same quality in both browsers.
    Maybe it's because ie smooths out the text which makes the logo look pixelated compared to the text.
     
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  3. tonyrocks

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    Maybe IE has clear text filters or something.
     
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  4. Brilliances

    Brilliances Active Member

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    You know what? I figured it out. It was my graphics driver:eek:

    Downloaded an update and it's picture perfect now:cool:

    Thx
     
    Brilliances, Oct 5, 2006 IP
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    To make the test look better download ClearType from MS if your on WIndows.
    It really makes the look good, its by default in IE7 but if u want the settings all over your computer and in firefox too download CLearType :)
     
    3l3ctr1c, Oct 9, 2006 IP
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    What in the world has that got to do with the original poster's problem?
     
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    You don't use a jpeg, that's how :)

    If you are focused on looking good either use a png or a gif.

    Good luck!
     
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    Brilliances Active Member

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    but do gifs only support 256 colors?
     
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    eh, well - its not really worth the difference in bandwidth. Can you honestly notice the difference between a quality 100 JPEG versus a 24-bit PNG? Probably not..
     
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    No, I recommend using a gif over a jpeg though; crispier and better color imo.
     
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    Completely agree. Use JPG for photos and PNG or GIF for logos. Logos have a limited amount of colors anyways, but at the same file size a GIF Logo will look way better, because it does never show compession artefacts.
    Unless of course you do a quality 100 jpg as someone suggested here which is perfect if you do not care for your bandwidth and/or loading time for your users.
    Between PNG-8 (8-bit color information = 256 Colors) and GIF there is not much difference (depending on the program you are using, PS gives me smaller gifs). There is also PNG-24 for true color.
     
    andre75, Oct 13, 2006 IP