What image file format is supported in corona?

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#1

As the title, what image file format does corona support?

Does corona support vector image format like SVG, CGM and so on.

Thanks in advance =)

#2

Add one more question: what is best when import to corona using vector format?

#3

@Funnel,

I’m quite sure that Corona does not support vector graphic formats.  It loads a variety of raster formats including:

  • JPG

  • PNG

  • BMP

  • maybe GIF (in some cases)

  • maybe TGA (in some cases)

That said, I think it is universally suggested that you stick to JPG and PNG files.

As far as your second question, I’m not 100% sure what you’re asking.  

Are you asking what tool is best to use to convert vector to raster formats, or are you asking which formats are best?

If the latter, again JPG and PNG are best (depending on your usage).  JPGs are light but lossy and can have artifacts.  PNG are lossless, support transparency and translucency, but may be heavy (size wise).

#4

@Roaminggamer,

Thanks for you answer, I think I got my problem solve  :smiley:

For the second question actually i trying to ask which format is better for vector graphic, since corona doesn’t support vector graphic then I think is no matter anymore  :wink:

I asking that because I read one the the post that saying that vector graphic can save in PNG/JPEG format, that makes me confuse and after i search through the internet I got my answer already.

#5

Add one more question: what is best when import to corona using vector format?

#6

@Funnel,

I’m quite sure that Corona does not support vector graphic formats.  It loads a variety of raster formats including:

  • JPG

  • PNG

  • BMP

  • maybe GIF (in some cases)

  • maybe TGA (in some cases)

That said, I think it is universally suggested that you stick to JPG and PNG files.

As far as your second question, I’m not 100% sure what you’re asking.  

Are you asking what tool is best to use to convert vector to raster formats, or are you asking which formats are best?

If the latter, again JPG and PNG are best (depending on your usage).  JPGs are light but lossy and can have artifacts.  PNG are lossless, support transparency and translucency, but may be heavy (size wise).

#7

@Roaminggamer,

Thanks for you answer, I think I got my problem solve  :smiley:

For the second question actually i trying to ask which format is better for vector graphic, since corona doesn’t support vector graphic then I think is no matter anymore  :wink:

I asking that because I read one the the post that saying that vector graphic can save in PNG/JPEG format, that makes me confuse and after i search through the internet I got my answer already.