Compare · 9 formats
The Format Table
Every format side by side — compression, transparency, animation and web support. Filter to your case, then click any format to read its guide.
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| Format |
Compression |
Transparency |
Animation |
Web support |
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JPEGraster · lossy
everyday photographs and web images
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Lossy DCT-based compression with adjustable quality vs. file size |
No |
No |
Universal |
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PNGraster · lossless
graphics, screenshots, sharp edges
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Lossless; larger files than comparable lossy formats |
Yes |
No |
Universal |
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WebPraster · lossy/lossless
modern JPEG/PNG replacement for the web
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Lossy or lossless modes; smaller than JPEG or PNG at similar quality |
Yes |
Yes |
Broad, modern browsers |
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AVIFraster · lossy/lossless
next-generation compression for web photos
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AV1-based; smallest files at a given visual quality |
Yes |
Yes |
Growing, newer browsers |
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GIFraster · lossless
short looping animations and reaction clips
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Lossless within a 256-colour palette limit |
Partial |
Yes |
Universal |
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SVGvector · lossless
logos, icons and scalable illustrations
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Text-based markup that compresses well with gzip |
Yes |
Partial |
Universal on the web |
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HEICraster · lossy
default photo format on iPhone cameras
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HEVC-based; roughly half the size of an equivalent JPEG |
No |
No |
Apple ecosystem, limited elsewhere |
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TIFFraster · lossless
print and archival master copies
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Usually uncompressed or lossless; very large files |
Yes |
No |
Professional tools only |
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RAWcamera ·
unprocessed sensor data for editing
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Minimal or lossless; largest files, manufacturer-specific |
No |
No |
Editing software only |
Click any format to open its guide. Facts are accurate to 2026; figures that drift (exact sizes, support %) are described qualitatively.
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