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Lossless is a type of compression that maintains all data from the original file.

Lossy is a type of compression that removes data from the original file.

A JPG, or joint photographic experts group, is a commonly used method for lossy compression of digital images.

A GIF, or graphics interchange format, is a lossless image format that supports both static and moving images.

EXIF, or exchangeable image format, is the descriptive data, or metadata, in an image file that details the resolution, date taken, etc.

A Codec, or coder-decoder, is a device for encoding or decoding multimedia data.

BMP, or bitmap, is an uncompressed raster image format that is made up of pixel grids.

A bit is the smallest unit of data on a computer.

An Art File refers to the digital file containing your artwork to be printed. PrintingCenterUSA prefers for your art file to be saved as a print-ready PDF.