The file size will be smaller, resulting in quicker loading of Web pages. Image resolution Almost all monitors display information at about 72 pixels per inch. For your image to display at the right size on your Web page, it should also be stored at 72 pixels per inch. If your is saved as 300 pixels per inch, you'll be shocked at how big it is on your Web page. Use PhotoShop or some other graphics program to resize the image.
Users can read text and look at the page as the images are loading.
The perception is that the page will be much more responsive. The transparent color will not show, allowing background colors or images to show through. The advantage is that for a large image, the viewer can see what the image is going to be before it is all loaded. Another advantage is that Netscape can allocate the space for the image and continue placing text while the image finishes loading. This page developed by Dale S. Farland .