JPG, PNG or WebP: Which Image Format Should You Choose?
JPG, PNG, WebP… each image format has its strengths. The right choice depends on what you’ll do with it: a photo, a logo, an image with transparency, or a light image for the web. Here’s a clear guide.
JPG — for photos
JPG is a compressed (lossy) format, perfect for photos: small files, compatible everywhere. However, it doesn’t support transparency and isn’t ideal for text or flat colours.
PNG — for logos and transparency
PNG is lossless and supports transparency. It’s the ideal format for logos, icons, screenshots and images with a transparent background. The trade-off: larger files than JPG for a photo.
WebP — the modern web format
WebP produces smaller files than JPG and PNG at comparable quality, while supporting transparency. It’s an excellent choice to speed up a website.
In short
Photo: JPG. Logo / transparency: PNG. Lightweight web: WebP. And you can convert your images from one format to another anytime you need.