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It can be difficult to understand which file type is best for saving your scanned images. Here's a brief breakdown of the two most common options. Preserving beloved memories is one of the best gifts that you can give your parents this holiday season. Chances are that they have a treasure trove of pictures, slides and other precious memories that are in danger of being damaged or destroyed. Turning them into digital images with a slide film scanner can help save these memories for future generations. Once you've bought your digital film scanner, you'll probably be excited to start scanning those old images right away. However, if you've never used a scanner before you'll probably be confused about how to get the best possible image. Just like how it doesn't make sense to spend money on top rated digital cameras if you don't know how to focus a camera, you can waste money if you purchase a top-of-the-line photo scanner and don't know how to get the best output possible. One of the decisions you'll need to make when using your photo slide scanner is determining which file type to use when outputting your final work. Two of the most common output options that you'll deal with is a TIFF file and a JPEG file, with both having their advantages depending on the type of output you are looking for. TIFF files are the best-quality files that you can create. If you are the type of person who invests in top-quality equipment, you might want to consider this option. TIFF files do not get compressed, meaning that 100 percent of the data captured during scanning is retained. JPEG files are compressed, which creates a small loss of quality each time a photo is scanned or edited. However, JPEG files are still high quality and because they are compressed they are a much smaller file size than TIFF files. If you are the type of person who searches for the best buy on cameras at the store (meaning not a digital imaging fanatic), then JPEG files are probably the best bet for you. - Colin Franklin is a writer specializing in digital imaging products and issues. His work has been featured in magazines and major online news sites.
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