Image Formats Explained 🖼️

Here’s a quick overview of common image formats and their use cases:

  • JPEG

    • Best for photos and complex images
    • Uses lossy compression for smaller file sizes
    • Widely supported across platforms
    JPEG

  • PNG

    • Ideal for graphics and transparent backgrounds
    • Lossless compression preserves quality
    • Supports alpha transparency and 24-bit color
    PNG

  • GIF

    • Animated images and simple graphics
    • Lossless compression with 8-bit color palette
    • Limited to 256 colors, suitable for icons/web banners
    GIF

  • WebP

    • Modern format for better compression than JPEG/PNG
    • Supports both lossy and lossless options
    • Excellent for web use with high quality
    WebP

  • SVG

    • Vector graphics for scalable designs
    • File size remains small regardless of scale
    • Perfect for logos and illustrations
    SVG

For deeper insights into optimizing these formats for web performance, check out our guide:
Learn more about image optimization 🔍