JPEG vs PNG: Which Format Should You Use?

Quick Comparison

When to Use JPEG

• Photographs - Real-world photos with many colors and details
• Web images - When file size matters more than perfect quality
• Social media - Most platforms convert to JPEG anyway
• Email attachments - Smaller size for faster sending
• Complex illustrations - Photos with gradients and shadows

When to Use PNG

• Logos and icons - Need sharp edges and clear text
• Screenshots - Preserves text and UI elements perfectly
• Graphics with transparency - Transparent backgrounds for overlays
• Images needing editing - Lossless quality for multiple saves
• Print materials - Higher quality for printing

Converting Between Formats

Our compressor automatically converts PNG to JPEG when compressing. Here's when you might want to convert:

• PNG → JPEG: When you need smaller file size and don't need transparency
• JPEG → PNG: When you need transparency or will edit the image multiple times

Which Should You Choose?