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JPG vs PNG: Which image format should you use?
A practical guide to choosing between JPG and PNG for websites, screenshots, design work and sharing.
Quick answer
Use JPG for photographs and images with many colors where a smaller file size matters. Use PNG for logos, screenshots, interface graphics, transparency and images where crisp edges are important.
What JPG is best for
JPG uses lossy compression, which means it can reduce file size dramatically by removing visual information that most people will not notice. This makes it useful for photos, blog images, product pictures and large website banners.
What PNG is best for
PNG is lossless and supports transparency. It keeps sharp lines, text and flat colors clean, which makes it a strong choice for logos, icons, screenshots, diagrams and graphics that need a transparent background.
Common mistakes
A common mistake is saving screenshots as JPG, which can make text look blurry. Another mistake is using PNG for large photos, which can create unnecessarily large files and slow pages down.
Conversion tips
When converting JPG to PNG, remember that the conversion will not restore quality that was already lost. When converting PNG to JPG, check whether the original image has transparency because JPG does not support transparent pixels.
Frequently asked questions
Does PNG always have better quality than JPG?
Not always. PNG preserves more image data, but a well-compressed JPG can look excellent for photos while being much smaller.
Should website photos be JPG or PNG?
Most website photos should be JPG or WebP. PNG is usually better for graphics, screenshots and images with transparency.
Can JPG have a transparent background?
No. Use PNG or WebP when transparency is required.
Need to convert a file?
Use Convertior tools after choosing the right format. Keep your original file until you have checked the converted result.
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