JPG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?
Quick answer
Use JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with sharp edges or transparency, and WebP when you want smaller files with the same quality and broad modern support.
Recommended
JPG — For photos that must open anywhere, JPG is the universally compatible choice.
| Format | Compression | Transparency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPG | Lossy | No | Photographs; universal compatibility |
| PNG | Lossless | Yes | Logos, screenshots, sharp edges, transparency |
| WebP | Lossy or lossless | Yes | Smaller files at similar quality on modern browsers |
How to choose
- 1Photo with no transparency that must open anywhere → JPG.
- 2Graphic, screenshot, or anything needing transparency → PNG.
- 3You want the smallest file and your audience uses modern browsers/apps → WebP.
Example: A product photo for a marketplace that requires JPG → export JPG. The same photo for your own fast website → WebP.
Convert between formats — Compress, resize and convert in Image Studio.Sources
- Image file type and format guide — MDN Web Docs (Mozilla) · verified 2026-06-19
- WebP — A new image format for the Web — Google · verified 2026-06-19
- Portable Network Graphics (PNG) Specification — W3C · verified 2026-06-19
Last verified · reviewed occasionally.
Change history
- — Initial publication with interactive picker.
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