Format comparison
JPG vs PNG
JPG compresses photographs into small shareable files; PNG keeps every pixel and supports transparency for logos, UI, and screenshots. Picking wrong usually means blurry text or oversized photos.
Decision table
| Feature | JPG | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes (full alpha) |
| Best for | Photos | Graphics, UI, screenshots |
| Typical size | Smaller for photos | Often larger for photos |
| Editing / re-saving | Degrades each lossy save | Safe for repeated saves |
| Web support | Excellent | Excellent |
| Text sharpness | Can blur / artifact | Crisp |
Choose JPG when…
- Sharing camera photos
- Social uploads with size limits
- Emailing photo galleries
- When transparency is irrelevant
Choose PNG when…
- Logos and brand marks
- Screenshots of software UI
- Graphics needing transparent backgrounds
- Lossless intermediates before more edits
Verdict
Choose JPG for camera photos and everyday sharing. Choose PNG for screenshots, logos, and anything with sharp edges or alpha. For modern websites, also compare WebP and AVIF.
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