What file format (eg. jpeg, tiff) is best for my images?
The best format depends on the intended use of the images you are having scanned. JPEG vs TIFF: If you plan to print your images or view them on tv then it is best to have your images saved as a JPEG format. Most photo processing stores will print a photo from Jpeg format. A Jpeg image can lose detail if it is edited and re-saved numerous times. This does not occur with an image saved as a TIFF format. If you intend to heavily edit your images on computer then you may be best considering having your images also saved in TIFF format. It is worth noting that TIFF files are a lot bigger than JPEG files and will therefore take up much more space on your cd. Therefore you may need more cds to store your images in TIFF format than if your images were in jpeg format. Images in TIFF format will also take longer to open/close and work with.
The best format depends on the intended use of the images you are having scanned. If you plan to print your images or view them on a television it is best to save them as a JPEG format. A JPEG image can lose detail if it is edited and re-saved numerous times. This does not occur with an image saved as a TIFF format. If you intend to heavily edit your images on computer then consider having your images also saved in TIFF format. It is worth noting that TIFF files are a lot bigger than JPEG files and will therefore take up much more space on your cd. Therefore you may need more cds to store your images in TIFF format than if your images were in jpeg format. Images in TIFF format will also take longer to open/close and work with. If you’d like a TIFF file of your photo, you should add $0.30 to the scan price.
