Image File Formats Advantages. Tiff format was developed by aldus but the patent was acquired by adobe systems in 2009. The windows bitmap or bmp files are image files within the microsoft windows operating system.

The compression techniques in the gif format allow image files to shrink tremendously. Varying rates of compression reduce file size further at a cost of loss of original image quality. Recognised file format on all computers as well as displaying on digital photo frames mobile phones dvd players etc.
Usually uncompressed but this format may be compressed in both formats lossless but even lossy features.
These files are large and uncompressed but the images are rich in color high in quality simple and compatible in all windows os and programs. Tiff format was developed by aldus but the patent was acquired by adobe systems in 2009. A very good solution for scanning or fax machines. The windows bitmap or bmp files are image files within the microsoft windows operating system.