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Image Format Guide
JPEG (JPG)
- Best for: Photos, complex images
- Compression: Lossy, adjustable quality
- Transparency: Not supported
- File size: Small to medium
PNG
- Best for: Graphics, logos, transparency
- Compression: Lossless
- Transparency: Full support
- File size: Medium to large
WebP
- Best for: Web images, modern browsers
- Compression: Lossy or lossless
- Transparency: Supported
- File size: Smallest
GIF
- Best for: Simple graphics, animations
- Compression: Lossless, limited colors
- Transparency: Basic support
- File size: Small to medium
Conversion Tips
File Size Optimization
- Use JPEG for photos with 80-90% quality
- Use WebP for web images (smallest size)
- Resize large images before conversion
- PNG for images with transparency
Resizing Best Practices
- Maintain aspect ratio for better quality
- Use even numbers for dimensions
- Consider target display size
- Test different sizes for optimal results
Web Optimization
- WebP offers best compression for web
- Provide fallbacks for older browsers
- Optimize for mobile devices
- Consider lazy loading for large images