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Image Format Recommender

Get intelligent recommendations on whether to use SVG, PNG, JPG, or WebP for your specific use case. Learn why each format matters and make informed decisions for your web projects.

Select Your Use Case

Quick Reference Guide

Use SVG for:
  • Icons and logos
  • Simple illustrations
  • Graphics that need to scale
  • Animations and interactivity
Use PNG for:
  • Images requiring transparency
  • Screenshots
  • Graphics with text
  • When lossless quality is needed
Use JPG for:
  • Photographs
  • Complex images with many colors
  • Maximum browser compatibility
  • When file size matters
Use WebP for:
  • Modern web applications
  • Best compression/quality ratio
  • Photos and graphics
  • When supporting modern browsers

Understanding Image Formats

Choosing the right image format is crucial for web performance, visual quality, and user experience. Each format has its strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice depends on your specific use case.

Format Comparison

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

Best for: Icons, logos, illustrations, simple graphics. Vector-based, scales infinitely without quality loss.

Pros: Scalable, small file size for simple graphics, editable with code. Cons: Not suitable for photos.

PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

Best for: Images requiring transparency, screenshots, graphics with text, logos.

Pros: Lossless compression, supports transparency. Cons: Larger file sizes than JPG/WebP.

JPG/JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

Best for: Photographs, complex images with many colors, images without transparency needs.

Pros: Good compression, widely supported. Cons: Lossy compression, no transparency support.

WebP

Best for: Modern web applications, when file size is critical, photos and graphics.

Pros: Excellent compression, supports transparency and animation. Cons: Not supported in older browsers.