Image Format Use... Was: export snapshot

[Derek Bump]

> This begs the question in my mind as to the universal usefulness of either
> png or jpeg.  Is one better than another universally or is there a more
> appropriate situation to use one or the other?
> 
> Jim

There is 1 major advantage for PNG over JPEG.  PNG supports transparency via the alpha mask.  So if you want a "shadow" to blend with the color on your web page or program, use a PNG.  It works great!
 

Derek Bump
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