Which Image Format Should You Use?
Use JPG for photos and complex images. Use PNG for logos, screenshots, and images needing transparency.
Lossy compressed image format, best for photographs
Lossless image format supporting transparency
| Feature | JPG (JPEG) | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (smaller files) | Lossless (larger files) |
| Transparency | No | Yes (alpha channel) |
| Best for | Photos, gradients | Logos, text, screenshots |
| File size | Smaller | Larger |
| Quality loss | Yes (on each save) | No |
| Animation | No | No (use APNG) |
| Color depth | 24-bit (16.7M colors) | 24/32-bit with alpha |
JPG (JPEG): Lossy compressed image format, best for photographs. PNG: Lossless image format supporting transparency.
Use JPG for photos and complex images. Use PNG for logos, screenshots, and images needing transparency.
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