Practical Tool Guides
JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC: which format should you use?
A practical guide to choosing image formats before converting photos, screenshots, transparent images, and web assets.
Use JPG for photos
JPG is usually the easiest choice for photos where a small file matters more than perfect pixel preservation.
- Good for camera photos and blog images.
- Does not support transparency.
- Repeated saving can reduce quality.
Use PNG for sharp or transparent images
PNG is useful when edges, screenshots, UI captures, or transparent backgrounds need to stay clean.
- Good for screenshots and graphics.
- Supports transparency.
- Can be larger than JPG for photos.
Use WebP for web delivery
WebP often gives smaller files while keeping good quality, but compatibility requirements should be checked.
- Useful for websites and social previews.
- Supports transparency.
- Keep JPG or PNG copies when maximum compatibility matters.