Forgotten Graphic File Formats
The article on Tedium delves into the topic of ten forgotten image formats that have had an impact on the development of our visual culture. It recounts the history of well-known formats like GIF, but also lesser-known ones such as TGA and TIFF. While the dominance of JPEG and PNG seems obvious today, the author highlights how the diversity of formats has influenced the way we store and share images. Each of these formats had unique features that could be useful in certain contexts, making it interesting to explore their past. The article urges readers to rediscover these forgotten formats and consider their historical significance and impact on modern visual technology.