Image Formats
Complete guide to popular image formats
Lossy Formats
JPEG, WebP, HEIC
Lossless Formats
PNG, BMP
Professional Formats
TIFF
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JPEG
Most popular format for photos with efficient compression
Compression: Lossy
Transparency: ✓
Animation: ✗
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PNG
Lossless format with transparency support
Compression: Lossless
Transparency: ✓
Animation: ✗
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TIFF
Professional format for printing and archiving
Compression: Lossless or uncompressed
Transparency: ✗
Animation: ✓
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WebP
Modern format from Google with excellent compression
Compression: Lossy and lossless
Transparency: ✓
Animation: ✓
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BMP
Uncompressed raster image format
Compression: Usually uncompressed
Transparency: ✓
Animation: ✗
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HEIC
Apple's modern format with excellent compression
Compression: Lossy (HEVC/H.265)
Transparency: ✗
Animation: ✓
Format Comparison
| Format | Compression | Transparency | Animation | Browser Support | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPEG | Lossy | ✓ | ✗ | Excellent | Photographs for websites |
| PNG | Lossless | ✓ | ✗ | Excellent | Logos and icons |
| WebP | Lossy and lossless | ✓ | ✓ | Excellent | Modern websites |
| BMP | Usually uncompressed | ✓ | ✗ | Limited | Windows application development |
| TIFF | Lossless or uncompressed | ✗ | ✓ | Limited | Professional photography |
| HEIC | Lossy (HEVC/H.265) | ✗ | ✓ | Limited | iPhone/iPad photography |
Format Selection Recommendations
For Websites
- ✓ WebP - best choice for modern sites
- ✓ JPEG - for photos with fallback
- ✓ PNG - for logos and icons
For Professionals
- ✓ TIFF - for printing and archiving
- ✓ PNG - for lossless editing
For Animation
- ✓ WebP - best quality and size
For Mobile
- ✓ WebP - optimal balance
- ✓ JPEG - universal compatibility
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