Choose JPG for
- Photographs
- Smaller web images
- Email attachments
- Large image collections
JPGversusPNG
JPG vs PNG: Which Image Format Is Better?
Compare JPG and PNG for websites, screenshots, photographs, transparency and file size before converting an image.
Quick decision
Use JPG for photographs and smaller web images. Use PNG for transparency, screenshots, diagrams and graphics that need crisp edges.
Feature
JPG
PNG
Compression
Lossy
Lossless
Transparency
Not supported
Supported
Typical file size
Usually smaller
Usually larger
Best visual content
Photos and gradients
Text, lines and flat graphics
Repeated editing
Can lose quality after repeated saves
Preserves image data
Choose PNG for
- Transparent backgrounds
- Screenshots
- Logos and interface graphics
- Lossless editing workflows
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between JPG and PNG?
Use JPG for photographs and smaller web images. Use PNG for transparency, screenshots, diagrams and graphics that need crisp edges.
When should I use JPG?
Photographs, Smaller web images, Email attachments, Large image collections.
When should I use PNG?
Transparent backgrounds, Screenshots, Logos and interface graphics, Lossless editing workflows.