Stillbildsformat

Stillbildsformat, literally “still image format,” is a term used in Swedish media and publishing to describe the formats and conventions for storing still images. It covers a range of image file types, together with the metadata and technical properties used when still photographs are created, stored, distributed, or archived for film, television, press, and online media.

Common stillbildsformat choices include JPEG for general use, PNG for images requiring transparency or lossless compression, and TIFF for archival quality. RAW formats from cameras (such as CR2, NEF, or ARW) preserve maximum image data for post‑production. In broadcast and professional archiving contexts, JPEG 2000 and uncompressed TIFF or DPX sequences may be preferred for higher color fidelity and metadata support.

Key properties of stills include resolution, aspect ratio, color space, bit depth, and compression. Typical color spaces are sRGB for web and Rec. 709 for HD/4K workflows. Images may carry metadata in Exif or XMP form, including camera settings, author, rights, and captions. Embedding color profiles and stable file naming aids in long‑term accessibility.

Uses of stillbildsformat range from production stills for marketing and press kits to thumbnails for online catalogs and archival scans of film frames. In practice, the choice of format depends on intended use, required fidelity, workflow compatibility, and archiving needs.

See also: image file formats, color management, metadata standards, film scanning, broadcasting standards.