JPG vs PNG vs WebP — When to Use Each Format

Picking the wrong format is why a “simple” screenshot becomes a 4MB attachment. Here’s a short decision guide — then convert privately with PrivyTool.

JPEG (JPG)

• Best for photos and complex gradients.
• Lossy — smaller files, tiny quality tradeoffs.
• No true transparency.
• Default choice for forms, WhatsApp, and email photos.

PNG

• Best for logos, UI, screenshots with sharp text, and transparency.
• Lossless — files can get large for photos.
• Avoid PNG for large camera photos when size limits matter.

WebP

• Often smaller than JPEG/PNG at similar quality.
• Supports lossy, lossless, and transparency.
• Great for websites; check older portals still expect JPG/PNG.