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Image Format Converter: JPEG, PNG, WebP Explained

Understand different image formats, when to use each, and how to convert between them for optimal web performance.

2024-12-294 min

Image Format Overview

Choosing the right image format affects file size, quality, and loading speed.

Common Image Formats

JPEG

  • Best for: Photos, complex images
  • Compression: Lossy
  • Transparency: No
  • File size: Small to medium

    • PNG

  • Best for: Graphics, text, logos
  • Compression: Lossless
  • Transparency: Yes (alpha channel)
  • File size: Medium to large

    • WebP

  • Best for: Web images (modern browsers)
  • Compression: Both lossy and lossless
  • Transparency: Yes
  • File size: Smaller than JPEG/PNG

    • GIF

  • Best for: Simple animations
  • Compression: Lossless
  • Colors: Limited (256)
  • Transparency: Yes (binary)

    • SVG

  • Best for: Icons, logos, illustrations
  • Type: Vector (scalable)
  • File size: Usually small
  • Editable: Yes (XML-based)

    • Choosing the Right Format

  • Photos: JPEG or WebP
  • Graphics with transparency: PNG or WebP
  • Animations: GIF or WebP
  • Icons and logos: SVG
  • Print: TIFF or PNG

    • Web Optimization Tips

  • Use WebP with JPEG fallback
  • Compress images before upload
  • Choose appropriate quality levels
  • Consider lazy loading
  • Use responsive images

    • Our Image Converter

  • Convert between major formats
  • Adjust quality settings
  • Resize during conversion
  • Batch processing
  • Download converted files