JPG vs PNG vs WebP - Which Format Should You Use?

Choosing the right image format can make a huge difference in your website speed and image quality.

JPG (JPEG)

• Best for: Photos, social media images
• Pros: Small file size, universally supported
• Cons: No transparency support

PNG

• Best for: Logos, icons, transparent images
• Pros: Lossless quality, supports transparency
• Cons: Larger file size than JPG

WebP

• Best for: Web images, fast loading websites
• Pros: 30% smaller than JPG, supports transparency
• Cons: Not supported by very old browsers

Which Should You Use?

• Website images: WebP
• Photos: JPG
• Logos/Icons: PNG
• Transparent background: PNG or WebP

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