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Lecture 17

This document discusses various file formats and image types. It begins by stating the learning objectives are to understand file formats and images. It then defines common file extensions like .doc, .xls, and .ppt for Microsoft Office files. It also lists common image file extensions like .JPEG, .GIF, and .TIFF. The document discusses why different file formats are used and provides details on PDF and PNG file types. It concludes by listing references for further information.

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Lecture 17

This document discusses various file formats and image types. It begins by stating the learning objectives are to understand file formats and images. It then defines common file extensions like .doc, .xls, and .ppt for Microsoft Office files. It also lists common image file extensions like .JPEG, .GIF, and .TIFF. The document discusses why different file formats are used and provides details on PDF and PNG file types. It concludes by listing references for further information.

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

• Use and understand the various file formats and images


File Formats
What are file formats/ extensions?
• A file format/ extension relates to the last three/ four letters at the
end of a file name e.g. image_transfer.doc

• It is possible that you cannot see them as your computer


may be set to hide them
File Formats
To show the file extensions you need to:
• Select the “Tools” menu in a folder
• Select “Folder Options”
• A new dialog box will appear
• Click on the “View” tab along the top of the dialog box
• Scroll down the list of options and uncheck the box beside “Hide
extensions for known file types”
File Formats
File Formats
File Formats
What it the purpose of file formats/ extensions?
• File formats/ extensions are there so that your computer knows
what programme to use to open the file
• As you may already know it is not possible to open a music file
(.wma) in Microsoft Word (.doc) and so on
File Formats
Why would you use different file formats?
• The reason for using a different file format when saving a document
is that each format will have different properties that may be
required for your document
• This is particularly important when saving graphics e.g. The GIF
format is used for still images and simple animations and a JPEG will
only store static photographic images
File Formats
These are some of the file formats/
extensions that are related with the ICT
applications on your computer:

• .doc – Microsoft Word


• .xls – Microsoft Excel

• .ppt – Microsoft PowerPoint


Image file formats
Below are some of the file formats/ extensions that are related with
image files on your computer:
• .JPEG - Joint Photographic Experts Group
• .GIF - Graphics Interchange Format
• .TIFF – Tag Image File
• .PNG – Portable Network Graphics
What is a PNG file?

• A PNG, or portable network graphic, is a raster file that supports


lossless compression. Its transparent background allows it to be
embedded into other images or graphics without additional editing
steps. This higher-resolution format delivers higher-quality images
and clearer text, but the larger file size can slow down website
performance and document load times.
PDF Format
What is a PDF?

• PDF stands for “Portable Document Format”


• It is used for creating electronic documents
• The file extension is .pdf
PDF Format
Advantages of PDF
• PDF files are compact. It helps to minimise the size of a file and keep
it at a minimum
• Once a file is created using PDF it cannot be edited by any third
parties
• PDF can contain multimedia elements like movies and sound as well
as links to webpage's
PDF Format
How to create a PDF?
• To do this you will need to have specific software that will create a
PDF for you on your computer such as CutePDF Writer which can be
downloaded free from the internet
• http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp
References
Text Books:

Reference Links:
• https://www.widen.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-png-jpeg-gif-and-tiff
• https://www.brainkart.com/article/File-Formats-for-multimedia_37404/
Video Reference Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYWyFiI2RT4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le2xh4XQkIM

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Thank you

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