PNG image/JPeg image

[terrace]

Is the PNG image similar to a JPEG image?  

[Joey]

The JPEG image format is best for pictures taken from your digital camera and cell phone pictures.

The PNG format is best for desktop screen captures, any cartoon images and any drawings your make in programs like Photoshop and GIMP.

[terrace]

When i capture an image off a video>VLC>pause>snapshot, it goes to My Pictures as a png image. I suppose it can be used the same as jpeg in facebook and forums, or should i convert it to jpeg.??

[Joey]

No need to convert it. Most of the sites will accept PNG images. But in case the sites does not accept PNGs you can have VLC create JPG snap shots.

Go to, Tools > Preferences > Video
You can set VLC to create a PNG or JPG snapshot


http://i45.tinypic.com/2r3cupy.png

[terrace]

Thank You. Where do i select the png or jpeg in tools>video>preferences? (attached).   

[Joey]

You are in the correct area. Just go down to Video.

http://i49.tinypic.com/33z5nvp.png

[terrace]

Yes of course, but i didn`t scroll down far enough.        

[Luchi]

Like others i am also little confused . Which one is better. Better i am giving you a link http://www.labnol.org/software/tutorials/jpeg-vs-png-image-quality-or-bandwidth/5385/ u try it yourself. But my vote is in favor of  PNG i think quality is good.