What is the best file format to start with?

I have not quite figured out what is the best way and best tool (Photo
shop, Fireworks, Illustrator?) to optimize images to put on a web page?
I know that there is a "save for web" feature that is very useful.
But what I want to know is what is the best file to start with, to resize larger or smaller, and save for web,
and still get a clean and crisp looking Jpeg, png, or whatever?
I have a client who sends me EPS images to use for their logos. It is too big and I have to resize it.
Is this a good format to start with and to resize, or should I tell the client to send it to me in a different format?
They also send me huge raw photoshop files (with layers and all) that I have to put in a much smaller
placeholder..Again, is this a good file format to start with and resize and save for web?
and if so, which tool is best to use in this case to its reduce size this file and get optimal quality - Ps, Fw, or Ai??
or should I tell the client to send it to me in a different format?
what is the best format to start with, so I can tell clients to send me their images in that format?
if anyone can point me to some links or other place where I can find this information that will be great?
thanks!!!

Photoshop and Fireworks can both create files (raster images) suitable for placing images on the web. Some people prefer one to the other. If your not doing editing then Fireworks is probably the tool geared most towards that goal. If you want to create vector graphics for use on the web, neither Photoshop nor Fireworks are suitable. Illustrator is the tool to use.

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