MMDT1021 Chapter 5 Notes - page 6

BMP graphic images.

butterfly
File name: butterfly.bmp
File size: 103K

Do NOT use the BMP format in web pages.

This graphic format is NOT supported with a Mac or using Netscape.  It is viewable in Windows and using Internet Explorer only.  Also notice the large file size.

butterfly
File name: butterfly.jpg
File size: 12K

The image using JPEG and a compression of 15.  Notice the small size.  Also JPEG is supported with all platforms and browsers.