When they select an image format for a web project, developers typically lean on raster images, such as the JPEG, PNG and GIF file types. They should also consider the Scalable Vector Graphics format.

Just as you'd never send an IT person to do a human resource manager's job, digital image file formats all have their rightful place in the world, complete with their own strengths and weaknesses.

The PSD files created by Adobe Photoshop are known as bitmap or raster images. Essentially, they're essentially made up of a grid of colored pixels. For some purposes, including common business uses, ...