By ToolzHive · Updated
Choose for the content and browsers you support. Compare actual quality and file size rather than assuming one format always wins.
Reference table
| Format | Strength | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| JPEG | Photos; broad support | Lossy, no alpha |
| PNG | Lossless pixels and alpha | Photos can be large |
| WebP | Lossy or lossless; alpha and animation | Compare settings and quality |
| AVIF | Efficient photo compression; alpha | Encoding cost and support matter |
| SVG | Scalable vector graphics | Sanitize untrusted SVG |
| GIF | Simple animation | Limited palette |
| Animated WebP / AVIF | Modern animation options | Check playback support |
Example decision
Compare JPEG, WebP and AVIF for a photograph. For logos, consider SVG or a transparent raster format. Inspect fine screenshot text when choosing lossy encoding.
Conversion limits
JPEG to PNG cannot recover discarded detail. JPEG removes transparency. Preserve originals and verify animation when converting.
Try the related tools
- Image Converter — Convert images between PNG, JPG and WEBP formats.
- Image Compressor — Reduce image file size while keeping visual quality.